Episode 51 - Leadership, Legacy, and Listening: Katie Kirley’s Approach to Lasting School Excellence
Podcast: Education Matters With MySchoolOptionsPublished On: Thu Feb 05 2026
Description: In this powerful episode of Education Matters, Katie Kirley, Executive Director of Steel City Academy in Gary, Indiana, sits down with us to share her decade-long journey of turning a commitment into a calling. From starting as a Teach for America corps member to co-founding Gary’s only A-rated school in over 15 years, Katie offers a front-row look at how listening deeply to a community and relentlessly focusing on core values can build a legacy of excellence and hope. Did you find this episode informative? Help us out! Leave a review Share it with your friends Give us a 5 Star rating on your podcatcher of choice For more information about school choice and your school choice options, visit our website at https://www.i4qed.org
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