Praxis Journeys

Rewiring Leadership: Sydnee Dickson on Building the Future of Education

ETS Praxis Season 1 Episode 10

In this inspiring episode of Praxis Journeys, lifelong educator and former Utah State Superintendent Sydnee Dickson shares her journey from classroom teacher to policy leader—and now, special advisor at the University of Utah. She reflects on the power of continuous improvement, the importance of teacher and leader pipelines, and how educator preparation must evolve to meet today’s challenges. 

From innovative school-university partnerships to the promise of AI in teacher development, Sydnee offers bold ideas for building more inclusive, flexible, and future-ready learning environments.