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Student Leadership & Learning Ep 32: Leading Beyond the Spotlight: Developing Servant Leaders in a Self-Focused Culture

August 17, 2026

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When student leadership becomes primarily about being seen, the heart behind it is corrupted. At the same time, it is good to recognize students when they serve others. Emily Pigott provides a helpful framework for developing students who lead beyond the spotlight.

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The Student Leadership & Learning Podcast aims to help create enriching experiences beyond the classroom, explore ways to maximize educators' impact, and develop student leaders. Your host is Emily Pigott, ACSI's VP of Educational Resources & Student Programs.

Student Leadership & Learning

Student Leadership & Learning Director Emily Pigott explains enriching experiences beyond the classroom and explores ways to maximize your impact as an educator developing student leaders. Emily spent 20 years at South Florida Christian Academy as a teacher and principal. She co-founded the Student Leadership Academy at SFCA, later became the Executive Director at Student Leadership University, authored student leadership development curriculum, and earned a master's degree in Teaching and Learning from Southeastern University.