Don Allen, a passionate educator transitioning from classroom teaching to leadership, shares his insightful journey. He discusses the Pygmalion Effect and its significant impact on student potential. Allen emphasizes the urgency of addressing systemic issues in public schools, particularly for educators of color. He advocates for innovative teaching methods, mastery-based learning, and the transformative potential of AI in education. Diving into community engagement, he also highlights exciting initiatives like the Back to School Toolkit and collaborative book clubs for educators.