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
Serving with Heart w/Director Kevin Childs
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In this episode of Leadership Laps, we sit down with Kevin Childs, Director of Safety and Security for Aurora Public Schools and a true servant leader. As an APS alumnus who attended elementary, middle, and high school in the district, Kevin has returned to serve the very community that shaped him. He shares his journey from military service to school safety leadership, explaining his powerful belief that 'you cannot serve a community you don't love.' From implementing new safety measures like the Red Bag system to delivering meals during a mass eviction on the first day of school, from attending nearly every home game to distributing Thanksgiving turkeys to families, Kevin demonstrates what leadership looks like when rooted in genuine care and compassion. His story offers insights about the difference between working in a community and truly serving it, and what it means to lead with both strength and heart.