In this episode of Brighter Together, Jeremy Ray, superintendent of the Biddeford, Dayton, and Saco school districts in Maine, shares the multi-layered challenges facing public education today, and the innovative ways his teams are addressing them.

From tackling housing affordability and staffing shortages to launching “resiliency coordinators” and a regional educational service center for speech therapy, Jeremy outlines a deeply human approach to leadership. His focus: build relationships, remove barriers, and meet families where they are.

For educational leaders navigating growth, equity, and burnout, this episode is a grounded blueprint for action.