In this episode of Brighter Together, RSU 1 Superintendent Katie Joseph shares how her district implemented a bold phone-free policy—and how that single shift created a ripple effect of social reconnection, student belonging, and healthier school culture.

 

From lunchtime silence to games, laughter, and conversation, Katie walks us through what it really takes to lead through pushback, advocate for mental health, and reclaim the classroom as a space of presence and purpose.

 

This is a must-listen for leaders ready to move from coping to changing school culture.