Join host Jesús Rodríguez on Leadership Laps as he sits down with Drew Hoelscher, Principal of Kenton Elementary School. In his seven years leading the Kenton Roadrunners, Drew has navigated the school through significant transformation, achieving "performance" ratings on the School Performance Framework for the past two years—a first in at least a decade!
Discover the story behind Kenton's remarkable growth as Drew shares insights into the effective structures they've developed and the incredible dedication of his teaching staff. We discuss how they foster a culture where teachers thrive, leading to strong student growth (MGP) and celebrations like nominating standout teacher Ms. Gracie Binder for the superintendent's teacher appreciation video. Learn about Kenton's "ROAD to success" philosophy (Respectful, Open-minded, Accountable, Determined) and how Drew's leadership has guided the community through pre-pandemic challenges to post-pandemic achievements.
Tune in to hear about leading a school turnaround, the journey to sustained improvement, and how Kenton Elementary is paving its path toward Destination APS.
