Welcome back! On today’s TASA midwinter edition, host Rick Fernandez is joined by Jeni Neatherlin, Superintendent of Granger ISD, to tackle some helpful concepts ranging from leadership and coaching to connecting with a community. Hear along as Jeni shares how her background as a coach prepared her to become a better administrator, how being a servant leader allows her to elevate others, and more. You won’t want to miss these wise words from Jeni!

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Guest:

Jeni Neatherlin, Superintendent of Granger ISD 

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 00:31) Introducing Jeni!

(00:32 - 02:06) Let’s Talk Granger ISD & Extracurriculars 

(02:07 - 04:50) Superindenents as Former Coaches

(04:50 - 05:56) Being a Servant Leader: Leadership Style

(05:57 - 08:04) Creating Positive Adversity: Let Them Fail 

(08:05 - 10:32) It Comes Down to Let’s Get Better at the Basics

(10:33 - 13:21) Best Coaching Job in Administration 

(13:22 - 14:07) Changing the Mindset of the Community 

(14:08 - 16:18) Making Sure Not to Overstep 

(16:19 - 17:02) What Would You Change in Education?

(17:03 - 18:57) Why Come to Granger ISD? A Place to Belong

(18:58 - 19:32) Be Advocates for Our Kids & Outro