What if trust—not control—was the foundation of your school?

 

In this compelling episode of Brighter Together, Assistant Principal Coreene Kreiser and Principal Erica Walsh of Greenspire High School share how they’re rewriting the rules of school leadership. From abolishing locker locks to embedding social-emotional learning in every policy, they lead with empathy, clarity, and courage.

 

Learn how their charter high school in Michigan uses project-based learning, environmental stewardship, and a small-school model to foster true inclusivity—not just for students with IEPs, but for every learner. You’ll hear how student-designed gardens, mediation-based discipline, and universal break plans are redefining what it means to support student mental health and individuality.

 

This isn’t theory. It’s happening right now. And it’s working.

 

If you’re a school leader looking to move from compliance to compassion—or a SPED decision-maker craving systemic change—this episode will reignite your mission.

 

Listen in, take notes, and imagine what’s possible when we start with student stories—and lead them toward system change.