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Leader Of Learning Podcast Episode 73: Authentic Innovation and Leadership with Kelly Croy

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Show Notes:

In episode 73, I interviewed Kelly Croy (@kellycroy), education administrator, speaker podcaster, and author of books such as “Along Came a Leader: A Personal & Professional Guide to Leadership.” We discussed aspects of no labels leadership, innovation in education, and student creativity.

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About Kelly Croy

Kelly Croy is the Director of Innovation and Instruction at Port Clinton City School District in Port Clinton, Ohio.
He taught 7th Grade English at Oak Harbor Middle School in Ohio for 26 years. He has led many exciting initiatives in education including a self-contained, progressive Challenge Based Learning Studio, a computer and robotics club using the Swift Coding Language, and led his students to become published authors of digital books. Kelly has led classroom, building and district initiatives in technology, instruction, culture, and leadership.

Kelly believes “Everyone Can Create, and everyone should.” Creating with technology demonstrates our highest evidence of learning. Creating what never existed before is the rigor and relevance we seek in education, and it exemplifies all depths of knowledge. It is synthesizing, and it is FUN.

Kelly hosts the popular Wired Educator Podcast where he interviews amazing educators & educational authors from around the world and shares their stories to help teachers level-up and make a difference in the lives of students.
Kelly is the author of the nonfiction books: Along Came a Leader: A Personal & Professional Guide to Leadership, and What Everyone Needs to Know About Bullying: How to Get on with your Life When a Bully Steps Into It.

Kelly speaks at schools and educational conferences throughout the year. Kelly was recognized by the Apple Distinguished Educator Program and serves on the Apple Distinguished Educator Board for the Americas. He was recognized by Google, as a Google Certified Innovator, and by PBS as a PBS Digital Innovator.

Connect with Kelly:

Kelly’s Website – kellycroy.com, wirededucator.com

Kelly’s Twitter – @kellycroy, @wirededucator

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