Superintendent Olympia Della Flora Shares Insights on How to Best Help Students in Latest Episode of Change Starts Here

Marion, Ohio – Being an educator is a challenging and rewarding job, and nobody knows that better than Olympia Della Flora, the current superintendent for Marion City Schools in Ohio. In a recent episode of the podcast Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sat down with Della Flora to discuss her experience as an educator, from teacher to principal to superintendent, and her insights on how to best help students.

Growing up with an elementary school mother and a bus-driving father, Della Flora never intended to get into education. But after earning her Bachelor’s degree in Biology, she pursued a Master’s in Education and discovered her passion for helping students succeed. Her experience has taught her to build relationships with students to learn as much as possible about each one, even when it means going beyond the curriculum.

During the interview, Della Flora shared her strategies for creating a safe and supportive environment for students, including taking pieces of a student’s life and using them to create a story that helps teachers better understand how to address them in the classroom. She also emphasized the importance of knowing students’ triggers and how they learn best.

“I think it’s sometimes difficult for teachers because they have their schedules, and, you know, they need to get through their lessons, they have their curriculum, that they need to hit certain benchmarks,” said Della Flora. “But sometimes we get caught up in that, and we forget that we have little people that are sitting in our classrooms every single day.”

Della Flora’s insights are a valuable resource for educators who are looking to create a positive and supportive learning environment for their students. By taking the time to get to know each student as an individual, educators can build stronger relationships, better address their unique needs, and help them reach their full potential.

The Change Starts Here podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. For more information, visit the show’s website.

Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B!

Image

Latest

Q2 2025
RM Q2 2025 Wrap Up
July 9, 2025

Rogue Marketing continues to lead with intention in a space often driven by noise. Q2 2025 reflected a strategic focus on substance, where each initiative supported long-term brand growth. The team transformed internal recognition efforts into enduring brand assets and refined event strategies through immersive, results-driven experiences. Website launches during the quarter balanced visual…

Read More
amateur radios
Hamvention Spotlight: Emergency Preparedness Led PrepHam Paul to Amateur Radios and a Rising Voice in the Field
July 9, 2025

PrepHam Paul (K5VLP) celebrated his first visit to Dayton Hamvention by marking a major channel milestone. He hosted a giveaway of the  IC-2370B mobile radio from Icom to thank viewers for helping him reach 10,000 subscribers. His passion for emergency preparedness, rooted in his experience as an Eagle Scout and later studies in emergency management,…

Read More
ham radios
Hamvention 2025: ICOM Ham Radios Inspire Beginners and Veteran Operators Alike
July 9, 2025

Dayton Hamvention 2025 drew amateur radio hobbyists of all experience levels who shared stories and personal milestones. ICOM ham radios took center stage in many of these testimonials, featuring longtime fans to new licensees discovering the hobby through family and school. Attendees praised the reliability, sound quality, and ease of use of models like…

Read More
global radio enthusiasts
Dayton Hamvention 2025: Global Radio Enthusiasts Rely on Icom Radios for Versatility and Reliable Performance
July 9, 2025

Radio operators from around the world gathered at Dayton Hamvention 2025 to share firsthand stories of connection, experimentation, and gear that stands the test of time. As digital modes, satellite operation, and mobile setups continue to grow in popularity, global radio enthusiasts reaffirmed Icom as a trusted choice across all experience levels.. A diverse…

Read More