In the first part of a two-episode series, Dr. Janet Pilcher welcomes Superintendent Rashon Hasan of Plainfield Public Schools. With a unique background spanning education and business, Rashon shares how rounding has become a cornerstone of his leadership, building trust and continuous engagement across his district. Listen to hear how Plainfield leverages surveys to gather feedback from students, parents, and staff, directly informing district actions and sharpening alignment. Finally, Rashon emphasizes the importance of hearing from every voice in the district, ensuring community perspectives are at the heart of every decision.
Episode 397
Achieve Sustainable Impact with Rounding and Surveys
In the first part of a two-episode series, Dr. Janet Pilcher welcomes Superintendent Rashon Hasan of Plainfield Public Schools. With a unique background spanning education and business, Rashon shares how rounding has become a cornerstone of his leadership, building trust and continuous engagement across his district.
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Hosts
Janet Pilcher
President
Studer Education

Rashon Hasan, Ed.S.
Superintendent
Plainfield Public Schools
About the Episode

- How does rounding contribute to developing leadership capacity?
- How can leaders “make the complex simple” when implementing improvement strategies like rounding and surveys?
- Why is it crucial for leaders to be vulnerable and reflective when receiving feedback during rounding?
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