Resilience: Charles Mayfield
September 16, 2025
Building Capacity: Engaging Educational Facilities Leadership l Episode 1
Charles Mayfield is the Chief Operating Officer for the Chicago Public Schools. Pete and John get the opportunity to learn a bit about his journey into education and the many tools he and his colleagues in the district use to juggle the ever-changing environment that comes with the third largest school district in the United States.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
05:02 Charles Mayfield’s journey to education
08:27 Navigating challenges in Chicago Public Schools
16:15 Balancing macro and micro issues in education
21:57 Safety and community engagement
27:54 Advice for educational leaders
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