
Aug 4, 2026

27
min read
Empowering All Leaders to Be Math Leaders with Thomas O’Brien
In this episode of College & Career Readiness Radio, Thomas O'Brien, Vice President of Success and Engagement at Windward Academy and author of Empowering All Leaders to Be Math Leaders, challenges school leaders to rethink their role in mathematics instruction. He explains why too many students leave school believing they're "not math people," how unnoticed learning gaps compound over time, and what leaders can do to create classrooms where every student develops mathematical confidence and real-world problem-solving skills. Whether you're a principal, district leader, counselor, or educator, this conversation offers practical strategies for strengthening math instruction and improving college and career readiness.