In this final live episode from the Destination High Performance K-12 Leadership Conference, Dr. Janet Pilcher welcomes Dr. Heidi Eliopoulos, Superintendent of the School District of Altoona. With over two decades in education, Heidi shares her leadership journey—from an "accidental superintendent" to a high-performing leader.

Tune in as Dr. Eliopoulos highlights the essential role of leadership coaching. She also discusses how she has successfully hardwired personal connections through practices like rounding and recognition, and why a relentless pursuit of improvement has been central to her district's success.

This episode addresses questions such as:

• How does leadership coaching provide personalized support and drive continuous improvement?
• Why is it important for leaders to actively seek out mentors?
• How can you effectively hardwire practices like rounding and recognition for genuine, lasting connections?

Recommended Resources: Leadership Development is a Must-Have, Strengthen Your District with Rounding and Recognition, Create Connections Through Rounding

Learn more about and register for DHP Hemet: https://studereducation.com/dhp-hemet-2025/