In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, hosts Kurtis and Lorna Hewson sit down with Dr. Ryan Read — educator, instructional technologist, and host of The Pixel Classroom Podcast — to explore what authentic collaboration really looks like in schools.
Dr. Read shares the inspiring story of rebuilding a middle school STEM and robotics program from the ground up — transforming a culture of silos into one of shared ownership, purpose, and trust.
Key topics in this episode:
- How collaboration doesn’t start with trust — it builds trust.
- Practical ways to rebuild collaboration when teams feel disconnected.
- What authentic collaboration looks like beyond meetings and committees.
- How leaders can empower teachers and students to solve problems together.
- The role of technology in fostering teamwork and innovation.
Whether you’re a principal, instructional coach, or teacher leader, this conversation will help you create conditions where collaboration happens naturally — not just because it’s required.
Learn more about Ryan Read here.
Released January 6, 2026
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