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Creating Exemplary School Experiences with Dr. Matt Frederickson - #InnovatorsMindset S6 EP27 S6 EP

In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, George Couros interviews Dr. Matt Frederickson, superintendent of Lincoln County R-III in Missouri. With over 30 years in education, Dr. Frederickson shares actionable strategies for empowering students, supporting educators, and engaging the community to drive lasting school improvement.

 


 

💡 What You'll Learn from This Episode:

  • How to create a meaningful and rigorous curriculum that focuses on student understanding of the why, not just the what and how.

  • How to integrate student voice through advisory councils to inform campus design, teaching practices, and school climate improvements.

  • Why family and community partnerships matter in shaping a shared vision for student success and increased ownership in learning.

  • How leadership grounded in listening and service can energize both staff and students to strive for excellence.

  • Ways to align school facilities planning (e.g., bond measures) with student engagement and 21st-century learning goals.

 


 

📌 Key Quotes:

“If students understand the why, then the what and how become much easier.” – Dr. Matt Frederickson


“Student voice helps shape everything from relationships to learning spaces.” – George Couros

 


 

👥 Who Should Listen:

  • School and district administrators

  • Curriculum directors and instructional coaches

  • Teachers focused on student-centered learning

  • Education leaders interested in strategic planning and community engagement

 


 

📲 Connect & Learn More:

Learn more about Dr. Matt Frederickson and the Lincoln County R-III School District by visiting their website or following along with George Couros’ updates.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts and be inspired to rethink what’s possible in education.

 


 

Quotes:

“How do we design schools and instruction so the kids understand the why, the what, the how, and the connection…” – Dr. Matt Frederickson

“Student voice helps shape everything from relationships to learning spaces.” – George Couros “    

“If we listen to students, they can tell us quite a bit...students have a thing or two to say about what they’re learning.”  – Dr. Matt Frederickson

 

Links:

Dr. Matt Frederickson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-frederickson-8b6ba67/

Dr. Matt Frederickson X - https://x.com/lcr3sup

Student Voice Blog Post - https://georgecouros.com/student-voice/ 

Lincoln County R-III YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LincolnCountyR3Schools 

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