In today's episode of Change Starts Here, our host Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education, and his guest Dr. Maria Vazquez, Orange County Public School Superintendent, have a discussion that shares how they found their path to education and the future they see for the field. You won’t want to miss out on Dr. Vazquez's influential outlook in her role as superintendent and her people-focused approach to leadership.

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Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Guests: Dr. Maria Vazquez, OCPS Superintendent

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:50) Introduction

(02:51 - 05:18) Journey to Superintendent

(05:19 - 08:05) Starting at Middle School

(08:06 - 11:16) A Call to Teaching

(11:17 - 14:32) Changing the Perception of Education

(14:33 - 17:51) The Power of Building Relationships

(17:52 - 24:33) One Change a Day Will Make a Difference

(24:34 - 26:30) Making Hard Decisions

(26:31 - 31:38) Focus on the People

(32:39 - 37:13) Mondays with Maria

(37:14 - 43:16) Love the Work You Do

(43:17 - 52:43) Rapid Fire Questions!

(52:44 - 53:09) Closing