Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast

In this week’s episode, Kyle Morin shares the journey that took him from substitute teaching in Colorado to leading a charter school through the pandemic and now shaping education policy with a practitioner’s lens. Kyle reflects on his teaching experience in Taiwan, how international education systems compare to the U.S., and the leadership challenges he faced during one of the most disruptive periods in modern education. We also explore why it’s essential for educators to have a voice in policy conversations—and how decision-makers can better support those on the frontlines of education. About Kyle Morin: Kyle Morin is an experienced educator and education policy professional with over 15 years of experience in teaching, education leadership, and policy. His career has spanned both his home state of Colorado and international settings, including Taiwan, where he taught as a Fulbright Fellow before later working at a private school. Currently, Kyle is an education policy resident with ExcelinEd, where he i