DA 100 education influencers: Kate Koch & Courtney Orzel

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Introducing District Administration’s first annual comprehensive list—in no particular order—of some of the country’s most influential, impactful leaders and innovators in K12 education. Collectively but in varying capacities they’re helping shape the future of students across the country— and around the world—by turning their passions into actions:

The duo behind “Unsupervised Leadership,” a keynote presentation theme and podcast that seeks to demonstrate how new-age leadership can instill stability, confidence and professionalism in a constantly evolving educational landscape.

Each possesses impressive credentials: Kate Koch is a school principal and has been an assistant principal and teacher. Courtney Orzel is the associate director for professional development for the Illinois Association of School Administrators and has served as a superintendent, principal and teacher.

The DA 100 education influencers list. (Keep checking back until it’s complete).

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