It Starts with the Plants: How School Change Takes Root

Changing the culture of an organization and creating the desired impact takes hard work, but it’s often difficult to identify where these improvements are truly taking place. Yearly reviews and test scores provide valuable insights into progress, yet they reveal little about the culture within our districts. But what if the changes we seek could begin with something as simple—and symbolic—as the plants around us?

Welcome to Change Starts Here, join our host, Dustin Odham, as he sits down with Christian Ehrhart, High School Associate Principal at Spring Grove Area School District. Christian shares his journey at Spring Grove, reflecting on how his windy path has deepened his understanding of self-leadership and the power of reflection. Through initiatives like their innovative Launch Program and Lighthouse Teams, Christian is empowering both students and teachers to become leaders within their school community. Don’t miss Christian’s thoughtful and grounded insights on leadership and growth. Watch now to discover how he’s making a meaningful impact!

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Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Guest: Christian Ehrhart, High School Associate Principal at Spring Grove Area School District

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:54) Introduction

(02:55 - 04:09) A Windy Path

(04:10 - 06:02) Reflective Practitioner

(06:03 - 08:49) A Need for Change

(08:50 - 10:24) Identifying Leaders

(10:25 - 11:59) How Did You Fail Today?

(12:00 - 14:39) Plants Show Up

(14:40 - 17:56) Inside Out Change

(17:57 - 21:52) Looking at Lighthouse

(21:53 - 24:08) People Before Everything

(24:09 - 26:49) The Launch Program

(26:50 - 30:54) Changing Trajectories

(30:55 - 36:38) Patience to Follow

(36:39 - 45:10) Rapid Fire Questions!

(45:11 - 45:50) Closing