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Author: Dr. Matthew Flippen

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For teachers, principals, and aspiring leaders who feel called to create lasting school transformation but are tired of quick fixes and surface-level change. Host Dr. Matthew Flippen shares authentic stories, practical strategies, and conversations with courageous educators who have led real transformation in their schools.

Each episode takes you inside the lived experiences of leaders who’ve walked the path, offering tools to build trust, strengthen resilience, and lead with both courage and compassion.

If you’re ready to move beyond isolated struggle and discover what it truly means to lead with purpose, Transformational Educators is your weekly source of wisdom, encouragement, and actionable insight.

New episodes every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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Turning Around a Hurting School | Transformational Educators Ep. 4

Turning Around a Hurting School | Transformational Educators Ep. 4

2025-10-3016:35

What does it take to transform a school where hope feels lost? In this episode of Transformational Educators, host Matthew Flippen sits down with Dr. Darryl Henson, Superintendent of Hitchcock ISD, to unpack the real story of how he led a dramatic turnaround at Parkland High School in El Paso. When Dr. Henson arrived, the culture was apathetic and fractured. Within one year, the school achieved every academic distinction in Texas, one of only 1.8% to do so. Through stories marked by courage...
Returning to the Heart of Servant Leadership | Transformational Educators Ep. 3

Returning to the Heart of Servant Leadership | Transformational Educators Ep. 3

2025-10-2224:12

What happens when a leader walks into a hurting school and chooses to listen first? In this episode of Transformational Educators, Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent of Cotulla ISD, shares the powerful story of how he led a struggling elementary campus through a season of healing, growth, and transformation. From one-on-one conversations with teachers to a game-changing meeting with a misunderstood parent, Dr. Nava reveals how servant leadership, trust, and consistency over time can rebuild an...
Strategic Leadership Begins with Listening | Transformational Educators Ep. 2

Strategic Leadership Begins with Listening | Transformational Educators Ep. 2

2025-10-1615:00

What does it take to turn around a failing school without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of Transformational Educators, host Dr. Matthew Flippen sits down with Dr. Karen Engle, Superintendent of Clear Creek ISD, whose leadership transformed Clearview, a struggling, at-risk alternative campus, into one of the district’s highest-performing schools. Recognized as a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award, Dr. Engle shares how listening, learning, and responding bec...
Servant Leadership in Action: Stories from the Field | Transformational Educators Ep. 1

Servant Leadership in Action: Stories from the Field | Transformational Educators Ep. 1

2025-10-1618:48

What if the secret to transforming a school isn’t a new program, but a new posture of leadership? In this inaugural episode of Transformational Educators, Dr. Darrell Floyd, Superintendent of Blue Ridge ISD and former Regional Superintendent of the Year, shares how he turned around a fractured high school by building trust, empowering teachers, and focusing on what truly matters. With over four decades in education, Dr. Floyd reveals how relational leadership and practical strategy can bring...
Podcast Trailer

Podcast Trailer

2025-10-0900:56

The most impactful educators don’t just teach lessons, they inspire change, build communities, and lead with purpose. Transformational Educators is a podcast for school leaders, teacher-leaders, superintendents, and change-makers who want to grow as leaders and shape the future of education. Hosted by Dr. Matthew Flippen, President of Gracelyn University, each episode features real stories and lived experiences from the people driving school transformation. From leadership strategies and inst...
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