Build Momentum for Education · 2025-05-08 · 27 min
In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Heidi Sipe, Superintendent of Umatilla School District in Oregon, a role she has held for a remarkable 17 years. Heidi previously served as the district’s Federal Programs Director and Assistant Superintendent for five years. She also has a higher education background: She is an Adjunct Professor at Lewis and Clark College in Oregon and was an Adjunct Professor at Concordia University in Chicago. Heidi brings a government perspective as well, having served as an Assistant Superintendent in the Oregon Department of Education. Some Questions We Ask: What is the most rewarding aspect of serving as a superintendent? (01:24) What is your opinion about the 2023 RAND Study and how do you cope with stress in the superintendency? (02:06) How has scrutiny of the superintendency changed over the years? (03:26) What are your strategies for bringing the community together to see your vision as a superintendent? (06:51) How do you gauge the engagement level of your community? (10:00) Do you think your stress level as a superintendent is representative of others across the nation?
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