Colleague to Colleague
A Thoughtful Reflection Piece from a Colleague in the Field
SHARED BY
Dr. Jill Gildea
Chief Executive Officer
Colorado Early Colleges
https://drjillmgildea.weebly.com/
LEADING WITH VALUES DURING BUDGET DEVELOPMENT
Budget season is one of the clearest mirrors of leadership. The choices superintendents make during this time reflect not only fiscal priorities, but deeply held values about students and learning. Thoughtful, transparent budgeting can strengthen trust and alignment across an entire system.
SHARED BY
Dr. Jill Gildea
Chief Executive Officer
Colorado Early Colleges
https://drjillmgildea.weebly.com/
LEADING WITH INTENTION
Leadership is felt before it is heard. The presence superintendents bring into conversations, meetings, and decisions sets the emotional tone for the entire system. Leading with intention—rather than reaction—creates stability in complex moments.
SHARED BY
Dr. Jill Gildea
Chief Executive Officer
Colorado Early Colleges
https://drjillmgildea.weebly.com/
LEADING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR BOARD
Effective governance depends on strong partnerships. When boards and superintendents are aligned in purpose and trust, systems feel stable—even during challenge. Thoughtful leadership strengthens this partnership over time.
SHARED BY
Dr. Jill Gildea
Chief Executive Officer
Colorado Early Colleges
https://drjillmgildea.weebly.com/
LEADING WELL THROUGH TRANSITIONS
Transitions are inevitable in school systems. How leaders honor endings while preparing for new beginnings shapes culture, trust, and continuity. Thoughtful transition leadership brings clarity and dignity to change.
SHARED BY
Dr. Jill Gildea
Chief Executive Officer
Colorado Early Colleges
https://drjillmgildea.weebly.com/
People are the System: Leading with Intention in Staffing
School systems rise and fall on people. Staffing decisions shape culture, performance, and student experience long after positions are filled. February is an important moment for superintendents to reflect on how leadership decisions support the people who make learning possible.
SHARED BY
Dr. Jill Gildea
Chief Executive Officer
Colorado Early Colleges
https://drjillmgildea.weebly.com/
Staffing: Supporting Leaders and Teams
Staffing is not just about recruitment—it’s about support. Superintendents play a critical role in ensuring leaders and teams feel equipped, connected, and confident in their work. Intentional support strengthens retention and performance.
SHARED BY
Dr. Jill Gildea
Chief Executive Officer
Colorado Early Colleges
https://drjillmgildea.weebly.com/
Culture is Built Daily: Leadership Choices That Matter
Culture is shaped by daily interactions, not mission statements. How leaders respond to challenges, recognize effort, and communicate expectations determines how people experience their work. February offers a moment to reflect on the culture being created every day.
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