
← The Superintendent Effect15 Jul · 27 min
Going Slow to Go Fast | How Relationships Drive Lasting Change with Katy Xenakis-Makowski
<p>Katy Xenakis-Makowski, Superintendent of <strong>Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools</strong> in northeast Michigan, joins host Anne Brown to discuss how strong relationships, community partnerships, and steady leadership have transformed opportunities for students in a rural district. </p><p><br></p><p>From creating an on-campus health clinic and expanding Career & Technical Education programs to building a community field-house and helping students earn college credits before graduation, Katy shares how thoughtful leadership can create lasting impact. </p><p><br></p><p>She also explains why her leadership philosophy is simple: </p><p>"Go slow to go fast."</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Superintendent Xenakis-Makowski:</p><p>- LinkedIn: Katheen (Katy) Xenakis-Makowski</p><p>- Facebook: Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools</p><p>- Instagram: @Johannesburglewistonschools</p><p><br></p><p>#TheSuperintendentEffect #EducationLeadership #SchoolLeadership #RuralEducation #StudentSuccess #EducationalInnovation #Michigan</p>