In this inspiring episode, we are joined by two accomplished superintendents, Lisa Krueger of the West Seneca Central School District and Andrea Kersten of the Akron Central School District. Together, they delve into the critical topic of supporting and empowering women in educational leadership. With the backdrop of the NYSCOSS Women’s Initiative, this discussion highlights strategies to identify, nurture, and support female leaders aspiring to the superintendency.

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Today on our podcast we have Dr. Jeffrey Jachlewski, the Superintendent of the North Tonawanda City Schools. Dr. Jachlewski received his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Science Education from Buffalo State College (1999), his Master of Science in Administration and Supervision from Niagara University (2002), and his Doctorate in Educational Administration from the University at Buffalo (2020). In this episode we focused on the district's initiatve to focus on creating a culture of belonging within their school district. Joining us on the podcast was Mr. Scott Gauld, Social Studies teacher, unified coach and advisor to the Youth Activation Committee. Additionally we interviewed students, Aiden Raymond and Olivia Reimer. Both students were incredibly thoughtful, insightful and tremendous student leaders.

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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Venu Govindaraju, a pioneer in Artificial intelligence (AI) research and innovation, who serves as the University at Buffalo’s vice president for research and economic development. He is a SUNY Distinguished Professor and co-chair of the SUNY AI Task Force, which is shaping the future of AI in education across New York State."

In January 2023, the National Science Foundation awarded $20 million to a team led by Govindaraju to establish the National AI Institute for Exceptional Education at UB. As director and principal investigator of the award, Govindaraju is leading the development of AI tools that will screen children early for speech and/or language processing challenges. This also includes providing teachers with AI-based interventions, such as personalized learning programs.

This work is expected to alleviate the shortage of speech-language pathologists as well as help children with dyslexia, dysgraphia and other communication and language impairments.

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