In Cape (Girardeau), They're Leading Like a Buffalo

An Imperfect Leader

In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Howard Benyon, Superintendent of Cape Girardeau Public Schools in Missouri, and Dr. Brice Beck, Deputy Superintendent.

These inspiring leaders share insights on:

• ✅ Making fearless, student-first decisions, especially when it comes to going #phone #free in their schools
• ✅ The concept of "Buffalo Leadership" 🦬 – facing challenges head-on and together
• ✅ Building a strong, supportive culture for teachers and staff
• ✅ Innovative retention strategies 🌟
• ✅ Enhancing connectedness and belonging in the school community

🎧 Tune in to hear how Cape Girardeau is creating an environment where teachers feel valued and supported through professional development, non-evaluative learning, and some fantastic team-building (cookouts included 🍔🍴)!

Check out the full episode now! #leadership #education #teachers #schoolculture #retention #professionaldevelopment

Howard Benyon

Brice Beck

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An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at www.human-centeredleaders.com.

Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley.

Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.