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
Sustaining Excellence w/Principal Amy Kolquist
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In this episode of Leadership Laps, we sit down with Amy Kolquist, Principal of Vista Peak Exploratory, who has led her school to ten consecutive years of Performance rating. In her eighth year as principal, Amy shares insights into what it takes not just to achieve high performance, but to sustain it year after year. She discusses her journey into education and school leadership, the evolution of her approach over nearly a decade at Vista Peak, and the strategies that have helped her navigate constant change while maintaining stability and excellence for her diverse P-8 community. Amy's story offers valuable lessons for leaders about consistency, vision, and the daily work of creating an environment where success becomes a sustainable reality.