Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Superintendent Roberta Trevino of Zapata County ISD, Texas joins the conversation. With a significant portion of the county living in deep poverty, Superintendent Trevino discusses her plans to address the challenges faced by the community, especially the youth. 

She shares her passion for breaking the cycle of poverty and the personal significance of leading the district she grew up in. The discussion talks about the challenges of building effective teaching staff leadership and the importance of finding the right team to drive success. 

Superintendent Trevino also highlights the value of careful restructuring and maximizing the team to better serve the students. By focusing on empowering tomorrow's leaders, the district's key goal this year is improving literacy, starting from pre-K. Every child needs a supportive adult on campus, emphasizing the crucial role of mentorship in student success. 

Explore the inspiring work happening in Zapata County under the leadership of Dr. Roberta Trevino! Don't miss out on this insightful episode!

Time Stamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:23) Introduction

(00:24 - 03:26) Dr Roberta’s Background

(03:27 - 08:13) Personal connection to the district 

(08:14 - 09:43) Leading the leadership team 

(09:44 - 14:05) Empowering students and advisory group 

(14:06 - 18:28) Literacy and student connections

(18:29 - 18:55) Closing