In this heartfelt episode of *Brighter Together*, Superintendent Paul Hungerford shares his bold vision for what education could look like when equity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the goal.

 

From serving 12,000 students across rural Michigan to embedding special education classrooms in local districts, Paul leads Gratiot Isabella RESD with intention and innovation. He opens up about starting life as a young father, his return to education, and the daily “small wins” that fuel his mission. You’ll hear how his team was among the first to implement assistive speech devices in Michigan, and why transitional success stories—like a student-entrepreneur designing coloring books—matter more than metrics.

 

This episode is a rally cry for school leaders who believe that where a student lives should never determine what they can achieve.

 

Listen in for leadership lessons rooted in humility, vision, and deep community connection.