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New Authority Podcast Hosts

Published about 5 hours ago • 3 min read

October 28, 2026

Hello,

The Authority enters a new chapter

The Authority Podcast is relaunching with new co-hosts Lindsey Cannon and Natasha Nurse. In episode 188, “The Origin Episode of Natasha and Lindsey” (18:02), they share the vision behind the show.

Cannon, founder of Reify Educates, brings 22 years of instructional leadership experience and a focus on clear, sustainable systems that strengthen teacher capacity and student outcomes. Nurse brings 21 years in public education, with expertise in inquiry-driven curriculum, literacy, deep thinking, ethical AI integration, and professional learning. Building on the foundation established by Ross Romano, they aim to connect research and big ideas with the realities educators and school leaders face every day.

Their guiding idea: “When research meets reality, ideas can become actions.” Lindsey and Natasha want to move beyond inspiration to practical next steps—keeping students at the center, asking better questions about what needs to change, and testing expert insights against the constraints of everyday school life.

In the origin episode, they discuss making meetings and routines more useful for reflection and collaboration, the difference between processes and systems, helping students see purpose in their work, and using thoughtful questions and evidence to find strategies educators can apply. Lindsey brings a systems-thinking lens focused on simplifying complex challenges and reducing workload; Natasha brings a focus on inquiry, innovation, and challenging assumptions about learning.

Listen to episode 188.

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Hi! I'm Jethro

Stop putting out fires, start leading

I am a speaker, podcaster, author, and coach. I help school leaders and other influential people be their best and lead effectively. My podcast Transformative Principal is the most downloaded and longest running podcast for school leaders out there.

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