Culture as a Strategy: Dr. Andy Crozier on Building Award-Winning Schools in Central Lee CSD скачать в хорошем качестве

Culture as a Strategy: Dr. Andy Crozier on Building Award-Winning Schools in Central Lee CSD

In this episode, host Karen Borchert sits down with Dr. Andy Crozier, Superintendent of Central Lee Community School District in rural southeast Iowa, a district where homegrown pride meets award-winning culture. A Central Lee alum himself, Dr. Crozier returned home to lead the district that shaped him and has spent the past decade proving that culture is a strategy. From visible leadership and weekly scoreboards to thoughtful staff recognition and quality-first decisions, Andy shows how consistent, intentional actions turn values into results. Together, Karen and Andy explore how presence, trust, and pride create a ripple effect across classrooms, staff, and community, and how happy teachers really do make happy kids. 💡 Little Wins in This Episode: 1. From Student to Superintendent: How Dr. Crozier’s journey home shaped his leadership philosophy. 2. Culture as Strategy: Building award-winning schools through visibility, recognition, and accountability. 3. Happy Teachers → Happy Students: Why employee joy is at the heart of student success. 4. The Power of Presence: How weekly walkthroughs, one-on-ones, and PLC visits fuel authentic connection. 5. Recognition That Matters: Why high-quality staff gifts and visible appreciation strengthen pride and belonging. Key Moments 00:01 Introducing Dr. Andy Crozier and Central Lee CSD 02:15 Small-town pride and culture that feels like family 13:45 Turning feedback into growth and systems of visibility 16:58 How weekly “wins and measures” create sustainable change 20:14 Scoreboards, accountability, and the 4 Disciplines of Execution 26:07 Walkthroughs, PLC visits, and visibility as a superintendent 28:27 “Little Wins” that drive culture from Yeti cups to recognition 39:00 “Find a way to be in a good mood”: The mindset that changes everything Connect with Dr. Andy Crozier LinkedIn:   / andy-crozier-92106925a   Website:https://www.centrallee.org/ Follow Us Karen’s LinkedIn:   / karenborchert   Alpaca LinkedIn:   / get-alpaca   Alpaca Website: https://www.getalpaca.com/ Alpaca Resources Library: https://www.getalpaca.com/resources-l... 🧵 About the Podcast: Little Wins is the podcast that digs into the small, deliberate actions school leaders are taking to build strong, human-centered cultures. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Alpaca for more conversations on building powerful school cultures.