Conversational Leadership with Superintendent, Jay Mann

Conversational Leadership with Superintendent, Jay Mann

Welcome to the Conversational Leadership Podcast with Creighton Superintendent, Jay Mann. In each episode, Jay will delve into the happening in the District while tying each initiative to strategies, techniques, and real-world scenarios for conversational leadership. Periodically, Jay will host expert guests to share their wisdom on the most current topics and district events. Join us as we discover how conversational leadership can revolutionize our approach to leading teams, driving change, and creating a school culture of open dialogue. We are excited to embark on this journey with you.

Episodes

March 26, 2026 25 mins

Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Dr. Kim Dodds Keran, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, to discuss what learning walks are and how they are impacting Creighton School District.  

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Superintendent Jay Mann dives into WYSATI (What You See Is All There Is) and what that means and looks like from a leadership perspective.

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February 12, 2026 14 mins

Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Creighton School District Executive Director of Human Resources, Joel Laurin, to discuss how to fall in love with where you work and why loving what you do is important.

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January 22, 2026 21 mins

Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Kendall Taylor, Executive Director of Health & Wellness Services at Valley Schools, to discuss Creighton School District's partnership with Valley Schools and a ton of the amazing benefits that are available to employees. 

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January 8, 2026 18 mins

Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Dr. Lorisa Pombo, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, to discuss having the right mindset for New Year's Resolutions.

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December 4, 2025 13 mins

Superintendent Jay Mann talks about the importance of gratitude. 

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November 20, 2025 23 mins

Superintendent Jay Mann talks about the importance of prioritizing and putting first things first. 

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October 30, 2025 26 mins

Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Loma Linda Principal Josh Briese and Larry C. Kennedy Principal Martha Hernandez to talk about their leadership styles and their transition into the role of principal. 

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October 16, 2025 22 mins

Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Habitual Founder & Chief WHEN Officer, Randy Miller, to discuss the WHEN wellness program and the benefits of it. 

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September 26, 2025 28 mins

Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Creighton School District Governing Board President Sophia Carrillo to discuss what Student Outcomes Focused Governance looks like here at Creighton School District.

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September 4, 2025 18 mins

Superintendent Jay Mann talks about the importance of employee engagement. 

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Creighton School District Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with the Creighton Education Association President, Kelly Blakslee, & Secretary, Dorothy Green, to discuss what the Creighton Education Association is and how you can get involved. 

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May 14, 2025 14 mins

Superintendent Jay Mann talks with Gateway School students Marisol Saldana Hernandez & Sarahi Mariche about student leadership and their roles in kid's congress. 

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April 25, 2025 25 mins

Superintendent Jay Mann discusses Mel Robbins Let Them Theory and how it's a theory we can implement in our lives as leaders. 

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Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Dr. Eric Dueppen, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and Dr. Lorisa Pombo, Academic Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, to discuss an upcoming leadership transition taking place in the Creighton School District.

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Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Dr. Eric Dueppen, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and Dr. Lorisa Pombo, Academic Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, to discuss the importance of finishing the year strong when it comes to pushing through testing and end of the year goals.  

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March 5, 2025 16 mins

On this episode of Conversational Leadership with Jay Mann, Superintendent Jay Mann discusses the importance of overcoming fear, uncertainty & doubt. 

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On this episode of the podcast, Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Dr. Joel Laurin, Executive Director of Human Resources, & Vanessa Shapiro, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Development, to discuss some changes happening in the district and the district's fiscal health. 

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February 6, 2025 25 mins

In this episode Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Creighton's Director of Information Technology, Russell Deneault, to discuss AI and its role in the future of education. 

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In this episode, Superintendent Jay Mann discusses Creighton School District's journey to improve student outcomes through focused governance, the Data Wise framework, and high-yield strategies for success.

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