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It’s been SAId: Conversations on Leadership

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In this special edition episode of the It's Been SAId podcast, Dr. Dana Schon, SAI's associate executive director of professional learning, explores the hidden drain on a leader's most valuable resource: cognitive energy.

Using the relatable metaphor of a web browser cluttered with dozens of open tabs, Schon illustrates how unresolved tasks, lingering worries,...


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SAI’s Government Relations Director Dave Daughton provides weekly updates on the 2026 Iowa legislative session. This Feb. 27th episode covers week seven.


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In this special episode of It’s been SAId, Executive Director Dr. Lisa Remy sits down with her successor, Dr. Brad Buck, to discuss the upcoming leadership transition at the School Administrators of Iowa. Dr. Buck, the current Waukee superintendent and long-time SAI member, will take the helm this summer.

Key highlights from their conversation include:

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SAI’s Government Relations Director Dave Daughton provides weekly updates on the 2026 Iowa legislative session. This Feb. 20th episode covers week six.


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As districts navigate the second semester of the 2026 school year, Legal Services Director Matt Carver provides guidance on teacher licensure, performance remediation, and the complexities of employment termination in this latest edition of the It's Been SAId podcast.

The conversation focuses on the critical legal procedures involved in managing teacher perfor...


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