Ep 15: It Starts with You with Johna Giordano of the Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science

Johana Giordano has been the principal of the Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science (HAAS) for the past four years, yet has been with HAAS for nine years.

Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science (HAAS) is committed to educational excellence every time. HAAS is relentless in pursuing excellence in visual and performing arts and STEM education for our growing leaders. Opened in 2004 with 400 students, it has now grown to 1,600, serving children in grades K-8.

Learn how Johana leads with passion, enthusiasm, authenticity, and selflessness.

Tune in to hear how this Level 5 leader levels up!

 

 



Ep. 26: Leading Strong Special Education Systems


Ep. 26: Leading Strong Special Educatio…

As schools begin planning for the new school year, few conversations are more important than how we support studen…

00:43:07
June 08, 2026



Ep. 25: The Relationships that Shaped Spring Creek


Ep. 25: The Relationships that Shaped S…

In Episode 25 of Great Leaders, Great Schools, Jessica Chapman sits down with Wesley Locke, principal and CEO of S…

00:36:31
June 01, 2026



Ep. 24: A Castle, A Community, and a First-Year Charter Principal


Ep. 24: A Castle, A Community, and a Fi…

In this episode of Great Leaders, Great Schools, FCI's Jessica Chapman and special co-host Ramsey speak with D…

00:24:14
May 21, 2026



Ep. 23: Inside FCI Educate- Supporting Success


Ep. 23: Inside FCI Educate- Supporting …

In this episode of Great Leaders, Great Schools, Jessica Chapman takes a behind-the-scenes look at the work happen…

00:06:18
May 08, 2026



Ep. 22: More Than A School: Purpose & Possibility


Ep. 22: More Than A School: Purpose & P…

In this episode of Great Leaders. Great Schools., Jessica Chapman sits down with Carlos Alvarez, principal of SLAM…

00:43:42
April 21, 2026



Ep 21: Inside the Collegiate Charter School Model


Ep 21: Inside the Collegiate Charter Sc…

In this episode of Great Leaders, Great Schools, host Jessica Chapman of the Florida Charter Institute sits down w…

00:30:19
March 30, 2026



Ep 20: Excellence Through Connection


Ep 20: Excellence Through Connection

Join Jessica Chapman of the Florida Charter Institute as she sits down with Patricia Pagozalski and Ahmet Akyurek …

00:28:31
March 16, 2026



Ep 19: From Teacher to Turnaround Leader


Ep 19: From Teacher to Turnaround Leade…

What does it take to move from the classroom to leading a school through meaningful change? In this episode of Gre…

00:25:15
March 02, 2026



Ep 18: Goodness in Action: Newberry's Conversion Story


Ep 18: Goodness in Action: Newberry's C…

Host Jessica Chapman of the Florida Charter Institute welcomes Lacy Roberts and Derek Danne of Newberry Community …

00:25:53
February 18, 2026



Ep 17: One Tank Trips & Transformational Leadership with Joseph Gatti and Nevin Seifert of Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology


Ep 17: One Tank Trips & Transformationa…

New host Jessica Chapman sits down with Joseph Gatti and Nevin Seifert of Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Techno…

00:42:24
November 06, 2025

 

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