Leadership, Legacy, and Listening: Katie Kirley’s Approach to Lasting School Excellence
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this powerful episode of Education Matters, Katie Kirley, Executive Director of Steel City Academy in Gary, Indiana, sits down with us to share her decade-long journey of turning a commitment into a calling. From starting as a Teach for America corps member to co-founding Gary’s only A-rated school in over 15 years, Katie offers a front-row look at how listening deeply to a community and relentlessly focusing on core values can build a legacy of excellence and hope.
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In this powerful episode of Education Matters, Katie Kirley, Executive Director of Steel City Academy in Gary, Indiana, sits down with us to share her decade-long journey of turning a commitment into a calling. From starting as a Teach for America corps member to co-founding Gary’s only A-rated school in over 15 years, Katie offers a front-row look at how listening deeply to a community and relentlessly focusing on core values can build a legacy of excellence and hope. Did you find this episode informative? Help us out! Leave a review Share it with your friends Give us a 5 Star rating on your podcatcher of choice For more information about school choice and your school choice options, visit our website at https://www.i4qed.org