Growing Enrollment, Growing Excellence: How Kirk Koennecke Sustains a Top-Ranked District

Kirk Koennecke is the Superintendent of Indian Hill Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio—one of the state’s highest-performing public school districts. With nearly 30 years in public education and recognition as the 2023 Superintendent of the Year by the National Association of School Superintendents, Kirk shares how Indian Hill has built an intentional leadership pipeline, elevated student voice, and created a truly student-centered culture. 

Listen to our podcast as Kirk dives into the realities of growing enrollment, funding structures in Ohio, and the increasing needs of students with disabilities and English language learners.