{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unlock 360","title":"S.5 | Ep. 11: Leading with Belonging, Student Voice, and Community Connection with Ana Aleman-Putman","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1503,"description":"In this episode of Unlock 360, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Ana Aleman-Putman, Superintendent of South Haven Public Schools, to discuss her full-circle journey from student in the district to leading it as superintendent. Growing up in a migrant worker family with 14 siblings, Ana shares how education transformed her family's future and why her parents' belief in the power of learning continues to shape her leadership today.Ana reflects on her first year leading South Haven Public Schools, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with the community, listening to students, and building relationships across the district. She discusses the district's strategic planning process, the role of student voice in shaping the future, and why creating a sense of belonging for every student remains a central priority.The conversation also explores leadership development, teacher clarity, collective efficacy, curriculum implementation, and the importance of fostering healthy professional dialogue through cognitive dissonance. Ana shares how South Haven is strengthening instructional systems while remaining focused on supporting teachers, improving student outcomes, and ensuring every learner feels connected and valued.Key Moments00:45 Ana's Full-Circle Journey to Superintendent01:52 How Education Changed Her Family's Future03:41 Reconnecting with the South Haven Community06:06 Building a New Strategic Plan07:22 Student Agency and Student Voice08:07 Creating a Sense of Belonging for Every Student09:48 Leadership Teams Across the District10:33 Strengthening MTSS Systems12:18 Why Cognitive Dissonance Matters14:51 Teacher Clarity and Collective Efficacy16:42 Progress Over Perfection18:01 Challenges with Teacher Housing and Retention20:12 Addressing Resource Gaps in a Rural Community21:26 Focusing on Curriculum Implementation23:31 Supporting Teachers Through Professional Learning24:26 Thriving Clubs and Student Opportunities25:45 Ensuring Every Student Feels They...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/cNqF3jSAGeObZtB8q6Pl2slNau9sCDYLUTBh6wENuzU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYjlk/YmIwNjIyZjk2ZTk4/MDUzMmEwNTZjMWNj/OWNjNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}