Notes from the Backpack Episode #52, Families in Transition: Lessons from the Military. Whether your child is transitioning to a new school or a new country, change can be hard. We can learn a lot from military families who experience these types of transitions more frequently than most. Dr. Keith Mispagel, superintendent of Fort Leavenworth Unified School District, talks with our hosts about helping children adjust to new environments. Families in Transition - Lessons from the Military - Podcast | National PTA