Align Systems to Streamline Success

Accelerate Your Performance

27-11-2023 • 28 mins

Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she engages in a conversation with Dr. Shelly Viramontez, Superintendent, and Ms. Whitney Holton, Associate Superintendent, of Campbell Union School District in Campbell, California. Dr. Viramontez discusses her commitment to leadership development, particularly focusing on aligning systems and streamlining processes so leaders can focus on meaningful and impactful work. She also shares specific examples of process improvements that have achieved significant outcomes. Additionally, Ms. Holton highlights how the district is implementing continuous improvement down to the classroom level. Listen now to hear Dr. Viramontez and Ms. Holton explain how the organizational shift from compliance to commitment is fostering a positive culture within the district.

This episode addresses questions such as:

  • How does collaboration across departments boost organizational efficiency?
  • What positive results are achieved through intentional data collection in monitoring classroom progress?
  • How do you empower teachers to lead the work of continuous improvement at the classroom level?


Recommended Resources: Hardwiring Excellence in Education: The Nine Principles Framework, Continuous Improvement Through Leadership , Simple Strategies for Classroom Improvement, Empower Your Team: Using Plus/Delta as a Template for Making Improvement Decisions