In this episode, the Educational Leadership Podcast hosts, Corinne French and Gary Dennis, meet with Marlin Thomas. Marlin has served as a trustee for 6.5 years, served as school board president, and has been a part of Leadership TASB.  

In this podcast we prepare future school board members to serve. So tune in!  

In this episode, we discuss:

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In this episode, the Educational Leadership Podcast meets with Diane Johannes. Diane started in public education in the 1980s and eventually entered the corporate world. She worked in various roles in public education, from an elementary school teacher to a school board member. Diane shares the story of her transition from public education.

We will discuss:

• Transitioning from public education to the corporate world

• Leveraging your skills and network in a positive way

• How to make a difference in public education, even if you do not work directly for a school district

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In this episode, the Educational Leadership Podcast meets with Charles Stafford, Trustee, Denton ISD.

Charles has served on the school board for nearly 25 years. He has also served public education through leadership roles in MASBA, TASB, and other organizations.

Charles has taken servant leadership to a whole new level. If you are eager to serve in public education and want to learn how, tune in now!

We will discuss:

• How to serve and lead with purpose

• How to drive change on a school board

• How to learn and grow as a school board member

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In this episode, the Educational Leadership Podcast hosts, Corinne French and Gary Dennis, meet with Superintendent of San Marcos CISD, Dr. Cardona.

Dr. Cardona never planned to be in public education. In this episode you will hear his journey that led him to public education.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Needs vs. Wants in bond packages

• How to stay encouraged in challenging times

• Transparency within your school district

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In this episode, the Educational Leadership Podcast hosts, Corinne French and Gary Dennis, meet with Superintendent of Angleton ISD, Phil Edwards.

Superintendent Edwards has been in public education for 34 years. Early in his career, he was a math teacher. He spent 11 years in the classroom as a teacher.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Creative ideas to close the equity gap

• The value of teachers and how to retain them

• How to take students from poverty to thriving in society

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In this episode, the Educational Leadership Podcast hosts, Corinne French and Gary Dennis, meet with Rick Kershner, Superintendent –

Royal ISD.

Rick started in public education as a coach. After working in various leadership roles for different districts, he became superintendent of Royal ISD.

He has seen public education from many different perspectives. Teacher. Assistant principal. School board member. Big districts. Small districts.

Rick even left public education for 7 years and came back. He came back and realized his true passion. Helping students.

Rick brings a unique perspective to public education.

This episode includes topics on:

• Culture in public education

• Respect between staff to students, and students to staff

• Adapting public education to match the community

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In this episode, the Educational Leadership Podcast hosts, Corinne French and Gary Dennis, meet with Kathy Handler, Board President - Tomball ISD.

Tomball ISD has experienced tremendous growth over the past 10 years. They are on the verge of building their 3rd high school.

With that growth, Tomball ISD has had to adapt. And bonds being passed was just the tip of the iceberg.

If you want to lay the foundation for growth in your district, listen to this episode.

This episode includes topics on:

• Strengthening your community

• Passing large bonds

• Adapting to challenges that are outside of your control

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In this episode, the Educational Leadership Podcast hosts, Corinne French and Gary Dennis, meet with Superintendent Martindale of College Station ISD. Mr. Martindale has been in public education for 32 years. He started his career as a math teacher and has worked in various roles in public education. He has been with College Station ISD since 2007

In this podcast episode we discuss leadership development.

This episode includes topics on:

• Taking your leadership skills to the next level

• College Station ISD’s leadership collaborative

• Improving your weaknesses as a leader

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In this episode, the Educational Leadership Podcast hosts, Corinne French and Gary Dennis, meet with Dr. Martha Salazar - Zamora. Dr. Martha Salazar - Zamora is Superintendent of Tomball ISD.

Despite the pandemic, Tomball ISD has accomplished some amazing goals. They passed a 275-million-dollar bond in 2017 with a 74% approval rating. And in 2021 they passed a ½ a billion-dollar bond.

Finally, amidst the pandemic, they launched a state-of-the-art career readiness academy. Tomball Star Academy. It wasn’t without challenges, but they innovated, persevered, and made it happen.

In this podcast episode we discuss how business partnerships can create success for your students and school district.

This episode includes topics on:

• How Tomball ISD launched their state-of-the-art facility regardless of the challenges faced during the pandemic

• How large and small school districts can reach their next level of success

• How to create additional revenue for school districts through business partnerships

Bonus Content: Tomball ISD’s big dream

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In this episode, the Educational Leadership Podcast hosts, Corinne French and Gary Dennis, meet with Dr. Tim Harkrider. Dr. Harkrider is a former professional baseball player and Superintendent of Willis ISD. He has been in public education for 21 years.

In this podcast episode we compare sports to public education.

This episode includes topics on:

• How the lessons learned in sports apply to public education

• Embracing failure

• Innovating for the future

Bonus Content: Tips for teachers who want to be a superintendent of a school district

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