Bryan Luizzi and How His Insights from Finland Became Best Practices in the Superintendency

I almost called this episode What's More Valuable Than Mithril? This Episode with Bryan Luizzi. I resisted because of the obvious Lord of the Rings reference, and how it might resonate with a very select group of leaders! This episode is a terrific one. We talk about Bryan's time teaching principals in Jordan and I ask him to talk a little about a real innovation in his community - the planetarium (or soon to be known as the Dome). In his After Action Review, Bryan reflects back on his participation in an education outreach trip to Finland. He returned with a great idea for adjusting the high school grading periods. It did NOT go as planned. Give a listen!

BIO: Dr. Bryan Luizzi has been the Superintendent of the New Canaan Public Schools in New Canaan, CT since 2014. Bryan began his teaching career at Newtown High School as an English teacher. He also served as the manager of technology operations for the Newtown school district. He served in a few administrative positions in the Brookfield school system and was principal of Brookfield High School for five years before becoming the principal of New Canaan High School and then its superintendent.