{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Beyond The Syllabus","title":"Rethinking School Leadership & Purpose with Dr. Richard Surrency","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2580,"description":"In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus, we head to rural Florida to hear from Dr. Richard Surrency, Superintendent of Putnam County School District. With decades of experience as a teacher, principal, and now district leader, Dr. Surrency brings a boots-on-the-ground perspective to one of the biggest questions in education today: How do we prepare students for a future that’s already changing?We talk about transforming a traditional district into one grounded in career pathways, dual enrollment, and personalized purpose. From building a new ag-tech center to integrating soft skills into academic goals, Dr. Surrency shares how Putnam County is creating opportunities for every kind of learner — not just college-bound students.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Dr. Surrency’s experience as a CTE student shaped his career and philosophyWhat it means to lead with a \"workforce-first\" mindset in a rural school districtThe role of career academies and dual enrollment in student engagementWhy schools must prioritize soft skills alongside test scoresHow to foster a sense of purpose in students, no matter their pathLessons in leadership, equity, and community partnershipHow Putnam County is measuring student success beyond traditional metricsKey Moments05:23 \"Teachers as Effective Coaches\"08:38 \"Linking Teaching with Learning\"12:37 Leadership Emerges on Playground14:45 Transforming Education in Florida16:58 Graduation Accountability and Expectations21:53 \"Listening Sparks STEM Program Creation\"24:00 \"Leadership Through Visibility\"28:52 \"Pilot Training and Space Careers\"30:50 Competitive Education Environment in Florida35:39 Embrace Change Responsibly38:02 Human Connection in Future Education39:36 Graduate Panel Reflects on School ImpactConnect with Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-surrency-221a69a5Connect with Us:Host’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidan-mcdowellWebsite: https://uniqlearn.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uniqlearnIf this...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vQLizO-zuHhN_yl_8F8M5q5SAzcAMnE0VCouMSzuIyE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82N2Nk/NzUzZjk1MjVmMDc0/MzEwMGJlZjVlMTM1/N2FkMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}