The KASA School Leaders Podcast features a variation of guests who provide in-depth conversation connected to their areas of expertise.

🎧 Latest Episodes

  • Substitute Teacher Toolkit

    Substitute Teacher Toolkit

    Posted: April 2025

    Rhonda speaks with Garrett Frank, Bryan Lyell & Chris Barrier about this essential new toolkit for substitutes. Ensures safe, productive classrooms for everyone.

  • Navigating Exec Orders

    Navigating Trump-Era Executive Orders

    Posted: February 2025

    Rhonda interviews KASA General Counsel Wayne Young on how Trump Administration orders affect public education and what leaders need to know.

  • Amendment 2 Q&A

    Amendment 2 – Q&A

    Posted: September 2024

    Dr. Rhonda Caldwell and Wayne Young discuss Amendment 2 and its implications for public school administrators ahead of Election Day.

  • Chris Bentzel

    Chris Bentzel: Coalition to Sustain Education

    Posted: February 2024

    Rhonda interviews Chris Bentzel about the Coalition to Sustain the Education Profession and its work in Kentucky.

  • Working Conditions

    Working Conditions in Kentucky Schools

    Posted: September 2023

    A working conditions survey revealed top challenges for teachers. Rhonda talks with superintendents Thom Cochran and Carrie Ballinger.

  • HB32 Kevin Jackson

    HB32: Rep. Kevin Jackson

    Posted: February 2023

    Rhonda speaks with Rep. Kevin Jackson & Bob Rowland about House Bill 32 and what it means for Kentucky schools.

  • Health & Well-Being

    Prioritizing Health & Well‑Being

    Posted: December 2022

    Rhonda and Brian Creasman explore wellness for educators and students—because health matters in learning.

  • Coats & Flood Relief

    Coats for Christmas & Flood Relief

    Posted: November 2022

    Sandra Combs shares about KASA’s coat drive and relief efforts after Eastern KY floods—supporting families in need.

  • School Safety HB63

    School Safety & HB63

    Posted: July 2022

    Ben Wilcox, Kentucky’s State School Security Marshal, joins Rhonda to talk school safety and House Bill 63.

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    Todd Whitaker on Educational Leadership

    Posted: July 2022

    Dr. Todd Whitaker joins Rhonda to discuss leadership strategies from his bestselling book *What Great Leaders Do Differently*.

  • Engaging Students

    Engaging Students: Goodwin & Bennett

    Posted: July 2022

    Bob Bennett and Bryan Goodwin join Rhonda to discuss strategies for engaging and re‑engaging today’s students.

  • Casey Allen Interview

    Interview: Casey Allen

    Posted: April 2022

    Dr. Casey Allen, superintendent of Ballard County Schools, speaks with Rhonda about leadership and school progress.

  • Rick Lasley

    Humanity in Peril: Rick Lasley

    Posted: (Date N/A)

    Veteran principal Rick Lasley talks about public education challenges—from funding and infrastructure, to teacher shortages and privatization.

  • Jacqueline Coleman

    Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman

    Posted: (Date N/A)

    Lt. Gov. Coleman discusses state budgeting, priorities, and supports for students and educators in Kentucky.

  • Dr Derek Black

    Dr. Derek Black on “School House Burning”

    Posted: (Date N/A)

    Dr. Derek Black discusses his book *School House Burning* and strategies against privatization and charter or voucher efforts in education.

  • Rep Tina Bojanowski

    Rep. Tina Bojanowski – Early Literacy

    Posted: (Date N/A)

    Rep. Bojanowski and Rhonda discuss SB9/HB226 and what early literacy legislation means for Kentucky learners and Read for Success.

  • Rep James Tipton

    Rep. James Tipton – Literacy Legislation

    Posted: (Date N/A)

    Rep. Tipton joins Rhonda to discuss early literacy bills and the Read for Success program in episode two of the series.

  • Rep Ed Massey

    Rep. Ed Massey – 2022 Recap

    Posted: (Date N/A)

    Rep. Massey and Rhonda reflect on the 2022 legislative session, pandemic impacts, funding, and teacher shortages in public education.