Summary:
In this episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine sits down with Nathan Williamson, founder of Mazi Education, and Julie Pile, President of ParentCamp. Nathan shares how his team helps schools flip the script on budgeting—ensuring dollars fund meaningful plans rather than simply filling budget lines. Together, they discuss the challenges schools face with family engagement, how COVID shifted the landscape, and why it’s critical to see “children behind the numbers.”
Listeners will walk away with actionable insights on aligning funding with strategic goals, partnering across schools and communities, and building authentic family-school-community engagement.
Key Quotes:
- “Don’t plan your funds—fund your plan.” — Nathan Williamson
- “Behind every budget number is a child we must serve.” — Nathan Williamson
- “You’ve got to do something different, or you’ll keep getting the same results.” — Julie Pile
Show Notes:
- Episode Title: Funding with Purpose: Aligning Budgets to Student Needs with Nathan Williamson
- Hosts: April F. Draine
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