Wrangling Wires, Preventing Burnout

Guest: Kristofer Thurston, Director of Technology, John Paul II High School

Episode Description:

What does it take to keep a school running when everything depends on technology, and everyone needs you at once? In this episode, Director of Technology Kristofer Thurston pulls back the curtain on the daily realities of leading a lean IT team while protecting time, energy, and wellbeing. He shares practical insights on setting boundaries, building trust, empowering staff, and designing systems that reduce stress rather than create it. It’s a candid look at the human side of school technology and the strategies that help tech teams stay resilient.