Political consultant and public school graduate Vlada Galan shares her perspective on working hard, beating the odds, and serving as a catalyst for significant change. The story of Vlada’s world provides a glimpse into the complex array of components that comprise an election campaign and highlights the incredible value of education–and of the great teachers who support learning in highly meaningful ways.
Guiding campaign teams to victory (2:55)
First female vice-president (5:50)
A world traveler (7:00)
Life’s pivot points (8:15)
Influential leaders (11:05)
Immersive learning (14:20)
The benefits of a public school education (16:00)
The gift of a different perspective (19:00)
Whose vision? (20:40)
Teaching and learning embedded in one’s work (22:40)
Success, contentment, freedom, and happiness (25:15)
Making change happen (27:15)
Selfless educators make a huge difference in lives (30:55)
A favorite quotation (32:30)
First female member of the firm and the youngest staff member (34:45)
What next? (36:40)
Podcast cover art for Lead. Learn. Change. is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.