Exploring the Impact of Mentorship and Authentic Leadership in Dr. Scott Goselin's Career

Leadership LevelUp

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jeff Williamson interviews Dr. Scott Goslin, superintendent of Bradley School District 61, about his leadership journey. Dr. Goslin discusses the influential role of his parents, coaches, and mentors in shaping his career path from teacher to administrator. He reflects on his hands-on leadership style, which includes helping with tasks like directing traffic and cleaning, and emphasizes the importance of being authentic and adapting to the needs of his team. Dr. Goslin also contemplates his future after retirement, considering roles in leadership or consulting. The conversation highlights the value of building trust, fostering a positive culture, and empowering others within an organization.
About Our Guest

Dr. Scott Goselin is in his nineteenth year as superintendent of Bradley School District 61. He has been an administrator in the Bradley School District for the past twenty-eight years. Before coming to Bradley, he taught for five years in the Reed-Custer School District.
He is a graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais High School, Olivet Nazarene University, Governor’s State University, Lewis University and received a doctorate degree from National Louis University in 2008.
He has served in numerous community leadership roles: Kankakee-Iroquois United Way, Kankakee Chamber of Commerce, Bradley-Bourbonnais Rotary Club, Bradley-Bourbonnais High School Academic Foundation, Educators of Illinois League, Knights of Columbus, Kankakee NAACP, Illinois Association of School Administrators Board of Directors, and Maternity BVM Church Council.
He was most recently awarded the 2017 Three Rivers Region “Superintendent of Distinction” by the Illinois Association of School Administrators.
Dr. Goselin is married to his wife (Sue) and have two daughters (Claire and Lily). He enjoys all types of sports and spending time with my family.