The Power of Relationships in Education with Superintendent Ben Kirby

Ben Kirby, Superintendent of Forest Hills Public Schools in Kent County, Michigan, joins host Anne Brown to discuss how strong relationships create stronger schools and powerful communities. In this episode, Ben shares his leadership journey from classroom teacher to superintendent, explains how Forest Hills is uniting three unique attendance areas into one collaborative district, and discusses the importance of investing in school culture, staff engagement, and future-ready learning opportunities. You'll also hear how Forest Hills is expanding STEM education, health sciences, career pathways, and student-centered learning while keeping family, relationships, and community at the heart of every decision. 📲 Follow Ben and Forest Hills Public Schools: Facebook: @⁠fhps.net⁠ Instagram: @foresthillspublic AND ⁠@benkirbysup1fhps⁠ X: ⁠@ForestHillsPS⁠ #SuperintendentEffect #EducationalLeadership #PublicEducation #SchoolLeadership #K12Education #EducationPodcast #Michigan