In this episode of the The Superintendent Effect, Anne sits down with Glenn Robbins, Superintendent of Brigantine Public Schools in New Jersey, live from the AASA National Conference on Education in Nashville.
Glenn shares his unique journey from being a fourth-generation water well driller to becoming a leading voice in educational leadership.
We dive into his "culture-first" philosophy, exploring how his district achieved a 95% happiness and engagement rating by focusing on human capacity and positive psychology. Glenn also discusses his new book, Unclench Your Fist, which offers a look at making hard leadership calls and thriving in the world of administration.
Highlights include:
The Power of Happiness: Why culture is the most important work a leader can do.
Navigating AI: How to bridge the digital gap in Artificial Intelligence.
Raising Resilient Kids: The importance of allowing the next generation to face adversity and freely explore.



