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Home > Podcast: Champions of Hope and Leadership

Podcast: Champions of Hope and Leadership

What does it look like when someone truly leads with heart? Find out on Champions of Hope and Leadership, hosted by Ben Kirby, Superintendent of Forest Hills Public Schools.

Each episode celebrates the remarkable people who show up every single day for kids, families, and communities — the educators, leaders, and difference-makers who build relationships, lift others up, and leave a lasting mark on everyone they meet. These are the champions you might not always hear about, but whose impact you absolutely feel.

Whether you’re an educator, a parent, a community member, or simply someone who believes in the power of people to change the world, this podcast is for you. Get ready to be inspired, encouraged, and reminded of what’s possible when passion meets purpose.

New episodes dropping soon.

Episodes

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Video

Champions of Hope and Leadership Episode 3 Melanie Hoeksema: I Felt Compelled to Lead

  • Episode 3: I Felt Compelled to Lead – Watch on YouTube.

Champions of Hope and Leadership Episode 2 with Mitch Balingit - Inclusion, Belonging, and Leadership

  • Episode 2: Identity, Belonging, and Leadership – Watch on YouTube.
  • Episode 1: I Don’t Teach Subjects, I Teach Children – Watch on YouTube.

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