Скачать или смотреть Ep02-Reactive Leadership: The Death of K-12 EdTech

For many school founders, CEOs, and principals—especially in the charter and private school world where the "ladder stops in the building"—the buck stops with you. When leadership is crippled by a "real fear" of the unknown, it doesn't just impact the budget; it trickles down and risks the very survival of our educational mission.

Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on why tech strategy in schools is often more "reaction" than "action". We’re talking about the "Velcro resistance" that happens when teachers are ready to innovate but the top floor is stuck in a "wait and see" stance.

In this episode, we discuss:
• The Anatomy of Fear: Why leaders who haven’t "taught a soul in 20 years" are making 2026 decisions based on a dry-erase board mindset.
• The Human Cost: How reactive leadership adds to the burnout of "Miss Walker"—the sleep-deprived teacher who needs tech to be her "best supporting actress," not another burden on her plate.
• The "False Positive" Fallacy: Why banning AI at school only creates an illusion of mastery while students "execute" using Gemini and ChatGPT at home.
• Guerilla Innovation: The reality of "Rogue Teachers" (like I was!) who will go around leadership to find the tools their students deserve.
• The Shift to Proactive Strategy: Moving from "emergency" tech spending to a 3-5 year Strategic Roadmap.
Technology is the tool. Education is the mission. It’s time to stop dodging the future and start planning for it.

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About Get InnovatED Strategic Consulting: Founded by Kristen Pate, M.Ed., a 13-year veteran educator and 8-year Director of Technology. We provide specialized expertise in Strategic Budgeting, AI Implementation, Customized PD, and EdTech Leader Mentorship for forward-thinking K-12 schools. No jargon, no fluff—just intentional strategy.

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