Leadership Laps
Leadership Laps explores the journeys and stories of educational leaders within Aurora Public Schools, Colorado's most diverse school district. Like a marathon, leadership requires training, perseverance, and a long-term vision. In each episode, we'll hear from those who are helping guide our district toward #DestinationAPS, sharing their personal stories, challenges overcome, leadership lessons learned, and what keeps them motivated along the way. From superintendents to principals, district leaders to classroom innovators, these conversations reveal the passion, purpose, and people behind APS's commitment to excellence. Join us as we discover how these educational leaders pace themselves through the leadership marathon while creating positive change for our 40,000 students from 130 countries of origin.
Leadership Laps
Leadership Laps, Episode 9: Welcome to Aurora w/ Chief Jen Troy
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Join Jesús for a very special episode as he welcomes Aurora Public Schools' brand new Chief Academic Officer, Jen Troy (JT) – on just her third day on the job! Hear JT's first impressions of APS, including starting her tenure by attending graduations. We dive into her impressive journey: from her Colorado roots to starting her career in NYC's "Classroom 504," returning to Denver as a founding principal in Montbello, and rising through central office leadership at DPS and DSST. Discover what attracted this veteran educator to APS and get an early glimpse into the vision she brings as she prepares to lead Aurora's academic journey.