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The Interview ChairEpisode 73: You Can Change the NarrativeIn this episode, Jimmy sits down with Salinas, CA Superintendent and 2023 ALAS National Superintendent of the Year Zandra Jo Galván who shares how educators can change the narrative and help break the cycle of generational poverty for all kids!
2025-01-2634 min
The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast with Daniel BauerLeading with Heart: How Dr. Zandra Jo Galván Creates Thriving School Communities Dr. Zandra Jo Galván on Leading with Purpose and Building Resilient Schools The Ruckus Report Quick take: From humble beginnings in Greenfield to becoming an award-winning superintendent, Dr. Galván shares powerful insights on leading with empathy, building authentic relationships, and preparing students for an AI-driven future. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Dr. Zandra Jo Galván serves as Superintendent of Salinas UHSD, is CALSA Immediate Past President (California Assoc Latinx Sups & Admin), was named ALAS National Superintendent of the Year 2023-2024, and recognized as a Top 100 National Influencer for District Administration 2024. Breaking Down the Old Rules 🔨 In this episode, Dr. Galván challenges traditional educati...2024-12-2536 min
UnDisrupted with Adam & CarlYou Fear What You Don’t KnowAdditional Links: https://www.greenfield.k12.ca.us Guest: Dr. Zandra Jo Galvan Guest Social Media Handle(s): @zjgalvan Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready
2024-07-3124 min
Too Dope Teachers and a MicChicanologues 08. The Vibes and Brilliance of Zandra Jo Galván, ALAS Superintendent of the YearZandra Jo Galván joins me for a fun and inspirational conversation on this week's Chicanologues! Celebrated by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS), Zandra Jo now leads the school district that raised her, Greenfield Union in the Central Coast region of California.Growing up the youngest child of Mexican immigrants, Zandra Jo was inspired to become a teacher by her older sister. At just 10 years old, Zandra Jo knew she wanted to take this journey. When she was elevated to serve as superintendent of the district that educated her, 90% raza, she b...2024-02-1200 min
Unsupervised Leadership: A podcast for fun, fab, & fierce femalesZandra Jo Galvan: Just Be YOUWe have Zandra Jo Galvan on the pod...she's a shining example of you can't be what you can't see...she's leading the way for women across the country and showing us all that we need to be OURSELVES...there is no such thing as "too much!" We are talking about imposter syndrome- and yes, we all have it.2024-01-2726 min
Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast for Self ImprovementEmpowering Growth: Insights from Superintendent Zandra Jo GalvánJoin us in this enlightening episode as Superintendent Zandra Jo Galván shares her invaluable tips on navigating family relationships, excelling in her leadership role, and embarking on a transformative fitness journey. Whether you're on a quest for self-improvement or seeking inspiration, this conversation is packed with wisdom that will resonate with you on your personal development journey. Tune in to gain practical insights from a leader who seamlessly balances professional excellence with personal well-being.
Thanks to 5 Star Technology Solutions for sponsoring this episode. To explore their comprehensive help desk support services for schools, please contact them via...2024-01-1536 min
Chip Baker- The Success ChroniclesTSC Hangout and Highlight with Superintendent Zandra GalvanShe is the Superintendent for Greenfield Union School District and the Immediate Past-President for California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators.
Zandra Jo Galvan, Superintendent of Greenfield Union School District (GUSD) since 2017, is a seasoned educator who began in 1993 as a GUSD elementary teacher. She has implemented strategic initiatives in GUSD, focusing on student-centered learning, technology, and career readiness. Galvan leads a Digital Promise district, emphasizing equity and inclusivity, and was selected for the 2023-24 Google National Fellowship. Holding degrees from Fresno State, CSU Monterey Bay, and San Jose State, she is currently pursuing...2023-12-2230 min
Voices for ExcellenceOne Year Later: Where are We Now in the AC-Stage of Education?In honor of one year of Voices For Excellence, we are rejoined by our first guests, Dr. Alex Marrero and Zandra Jo Galvan. What steps have been made, not made, or achieved in the past year with regards to education? Listen in and find out!2023-11-271h 03
The Ed Branding PodcastThe Ed Branding Podcast - Bonus Episode Zandra Jo GalvanSend us a textOn this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will speak with Zandra Jo Galvan, the proud Superintendent of the Greenfield Union School District. Zandra has been in education for over 26 years. Superintendent Galvan is passionate about preparing students to be social-emotionally and academically prepared for college and career and ensures that every GUSD member knows they are an ELITE team member dedicated to the arduous task of saving students from the cycle of poverty. Zandra serves as the President of the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) and serves...2023-08-1647 min
Smart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online"The phone is a possession of the family" with Zandra Jo Galvan, Dr. Rick Cobb, & Dr. Georgeanne WarnockDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest episodes. Thanks for listening!Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how to Shine Online™): https://learn.smartsocial.com/Download the free Smart Social app: https://smartsocial.com/appLearn the top 150 popu...2023-07-2426 minSmart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online"When you put something on social media it stays there forever" with Zandra Jo Galvan, Dr. Rick Cobb, & Dr. Georgeanne WarnockDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest episodes. Thanks for listening!Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how to Shine Online™): https://learn.smartsocial.com/Download the free Smart Social app: https://smartsocial.com/appLearn the top 150 popu...2023-07-0616 minSmart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online"I'm embracing ChatGPT" with Zandra Jo Galvan, Dr. Rick Cobb, & Dr. Georgeanne WarnockJoin our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how to Shine Online™): https://learn.smartsocial.com/Download the free Smart Social app: https://smartsocial.com/appLearn the top 150 popular teen apps: https://smartsocial.com/app-guide-parents-teachers/View the top parental control software: https://smartsocial.com/parental-control-software/Learn the late...2023-06-1415 min
Evolving with GratitudeEpisode 47 - Never Take the Simplest Things for Granted with Guest Zandra Jo GalvanGet ready, friends! Zandra is a podcast party! Known for her positivity and her ability to lift others up, ZJG still faces big challenges and her own imposter syndrome. Listen as she shares her secrets to winking at challenges and fixing her crown when it falls.
Transcript available at LainieRowell.com
About Our Guest:
Zandra Jo Galvan has served as Superintendent of the Greenfield Union School District since August 10, 2017 and in 2023 she received the ALAS Superintendent of the Year Award. Zandra has worked in public education since 1993 and began her career as an...2023-03-0729 min
Voices for ExcellenceEquity in EducationPlease welcome Zandra Jo Galvan and Dr. Alex Marrero as my first guests on Voices for Excellence.2022-10-0346 min
Designing SchoolsEP#81 | Trust, Creativity, Accomplishments, Vision: The Four Pillars of SuccessThe four pillars of leadership and social influence are: 1. Building trust 2. Encouraging creativity 3. Recognizing accomplishments 4. Inspiring a collective vision. In order to be a successful leader and have social influence, one must be able to demonstrate these qualities. For example, someone who is creative can come up with new ideas that will help those around them grow; someone who has accomplished a lot can show others what they can do if they work hard enough; someone who inspires others to work together on a common goal is an ex...2022-04-1338 min
Leaning into LeadershipEpisode 9: Intentional LeadershipToday's episode takes us back to the roots of the podcast. Yes, a solo episode has returned to the lineup and I'm talking about intentional leadership. Through this episode, I recap our episodes 4-8, each of which had a guest and a common theme of being intentional about something in their leadership. From Alex Carter (ep 4) we were reminded to simplify and focus, something that brought me back to work done during the change of instructional leadership that was critical to our school and district's successes. Zandra Galvan (ep 5) shared intentional backward design in the experience every...2022-03-1326 minDesigning SchoolsEP#75 | Boost Your Leadership Effectiveness Through Strengthening Trust-Based Relationships with Zandra Jo GalvanOne of the most crucial parts of leadership is relationships. You must be able to build a connection with those around you and earn their trust in order to be an effective leader. Frameworks that facilitate effective conversations build solid relationships, and in turn, everyone can better solve issues, improve decision-making, and promote trust and safety in any environment. Relationships also serve as a foundation for how people feel about themselves. A relationship that is built on trust will make the individual more willing to follow your lead and take your advice. B...2022-03-0238 minLeaning into LeadershipEpisode 5: Putting possible in the universe with Zandra Jo GalvanNew from Road to Awesome, it's High Performance Leadership - a 2 day intensive leadership workshop designed to take leadership teams to the next level. High Performance Leadership increases team efficiency enhances production, and sharpens focus through a focus on 5 keys to building an awesome leadership team:Clarity of value, mission, and goalsKnowing the house (strengths, fit, leveraging each other)Getting work done (workflow and sandboxes)Team dynamics (trust, delegation, and communication)Continuous evolution (celebration, learning, growing)We want to work with your leadership team to get them on the Road to Awesome. Connect with us today...2022-02-1347 min
The 3 ShipsThe 3 Ships Podcast #61 with National Education leader Zandra Jo GalvanEnjoy this episode of The 3 Ships Podcast with Education Expert and Superintendent Zandra Jo Galvan!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-09-1629 min
The Tom Schimmer PodcastSummer Series: Women in LeadershipThe 2021 Summer Series continues with a roundtable discussion on Wome in Leadership. Joining Tom for this discussion are Zandra Jo Galván, Anisa Baker-Busby, & Brittany Rincón Zandra Jo Galvan has been serving as Superintendent of the Greenfield Union School District since August 10, 2017. Zandra has worked in public education for the past 28 years. Prior to joining GUSD, she served as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for Gonzales Unified School District where she coordinated all educational programs, the LCAP process and budgets, and managed all state and federal programs. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Liber...2021-08-031h 31
Assess THAT with Tom & Nat! (Assessment, Feedback, Grading, and Learning)Summer Series: Women in LeadershipThe 2021 Summer Series continues with a roundtable discussion on Women in Leadership. Joining Tom for this discussion are Zandra Jo Galván, Anisa Baker-Busby, & Brittany Rincón
Zandra Jo Galvan has been serving as Superintendent of the Greenfield Union School District since August 10, 2017. Zandra has worked in public education for the past 28 years. Prior to joining GUSD, she served as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for Gonzales Unified School District where she coordinated all educational programs, the LCAP process and budgets, and managed all state and federal programs. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Li...2021-08-031h 31
Wisdom and Productivity: The Podcast of An Imperfect Educator40th: Interviewing Zandra Jo Galván, Superintendent @GUSDEdServices“Put
yourself
in other
people’s shoes”
-@zjgalvan2021-06-0314 min
Aspire to Lead138. All Means All: Featuring Zandra Jo GalvanWhen you add resources or programs to your campus or district, how do you decide what students receive these new opportunities? This week’s guests, Zandra Jo Galvan, shares how when presented an opportunity to add multiple resources to her district, she made sure all students had the same resources at their fingertips and she explains how to build partnerships with community businesses to expand her student’s experiences.
In this episode, we discuss:
First steps when leading in a new district
Building trust with members of your team
And instilling social emotional health during the pandemic
A...2021-03-1425 min
Leading Through Unprecedented TimesWe Will Not Let Each Other Fail (with Zandra Jo Galván)Guest: Zandra Jo Galván, Superintendent, Greenfield Union School District, CaliforniaTwitter: @zjgalvanHost: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, D.C. Twitter: @thomascmurray Future Ready Schools Website: www.FutureReady.org Free Future Ready Institutes: www.FutureReady.org/InstitutesFree Future Ready Virtual Events: www.FutureReady.org/virtualTwitter: twitter.com/futurereadyInstagram: www.instagram.com/FutureReady Facebook: Facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsYouTube: YouTube.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, DC.2021-03-0421 min
Chip Baker- The Success ChroniclesTSC S2 #71- Zandra Jo GalvanZandra Jo Galvan is the Superintendent of Greenfield USD. She is an ELITE team member dedicated to the arduous task of saving student lives! #AllmeansAll #GreenfieldGuarantee #ProudLatinx #CALSABoardofDirectors #ACSAREG10BoardofDirectors #NSR #sistercircle
@zjgalvan2021-01-3111 min