Welcome to LAA: On Leadership—a podcast presented by M&T Bank and produced by  Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA) to recognize community leaders and LAA graduates. Join us as we talk with guests about what makes resourceful, informed, and proactive leaders, and how various leaders can come together to create a more vibrant county. 

In this compelling episode of LAA on Leadership, hosts Derek Matthews and Kris Valerio Shock sit down with Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Dr. Bedell shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in Rochester, NY, to becoming a nationally recognized educational leader. He reflects on the experiences and values that shaped his leadership style, the transformative work underway in Anne Arundel schools, and the power of community involvement in education. With humility, humor, and insight, Dr. Bedell offers a powerful call to action for listeners to be present and invested in the future of our youth.

We’d like to thank M&T Bank for their ongoing commitment to the community and Leadership Anne Arundel.