• "I really want the world to be a better place for children and young adults to be able to be comfortable learning to read and write."
• "Reading a story to a child isn’t just something you do on the side...It’s actually something that can be central to who I am as an educator. "
• "Reading is breathing in and writing is breathing out."

Pam Allyn is the founder and CEO of Dewey, a groundbreaking learning platform designed to support the wellbeing of families and caregivers at the powerful intersection of home, work, and learning.

A lifelong educator, curriculum developer, and literacy advocate — and a proud grandparent — Pam has dedicated her career to helping young children learn to read and develop a lasting love for reading and writing. Through Dewey, she’s on a mission to make learning joyful and accessible by introducing playful, engaging tools that ease the fear and anxiety often associated with school. Since its launch, Dewey has positively impacted over 100,000 children, offering a wide range of educational products for parents, caregivers, and educators in both English and Spanish, with more languages on the way.

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In this powerful episode, Superintendent Dr. Brandi Kelly joins us to share the story behind her transformative system of H.O.P.E. She breaks down what H.O.P.E. stands for, how it came to be, and how it’s changing the way educators and leaders approach their work in schools and communities.

Dr. Kelly dives into the importance of strong, uplifting relationships—connecting with the right people who challenge and support you—as a foundation for authentic leadership. She also shares how her system not only supports teachers and leaders, but also empowers students to rise and thrive.

Whether you're in education or leadership in any form, this conversation will leave you with practical tools, heartfelt encouragement, and a renewed sense of purpose.

• "We need community and we need to lift each other up."
• "My mission is just to help those leaders and educators create systems that support thriving communities rooted in my system of H.O.P.E."
• "Change starts from the inside out."

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• "You really have to be intentional when you start moving up to get into schools."
• "Task predicts performance."
• "The most important part about a leader is that your actions actually match your written and spoken words."

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