Join Program Director of Irving ISD Adult Education and Literacy, Delia Watley and Superintendent Magda A. Hernández as they discuss the global community within the great city of Irving and playing your part. Watley shares her passion for serving, the power of being ingrained in your community and finding your reason.

Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mary Anne Kellam joins Superintendent Hernandez to discuss empowering the community through engagement, exposure, and access to resources in order to break down barriers. Together they talk through the importance of having a shared mission and goals in partnerships. 

Join us for the first episode of season 2 of Heart to Heart with Superintendent Hernandez featuring brothers, proud graduates and Irving natives Trent and Brent Nickerson. Trent is the principal of the first net zero in Texas, Lady Bird Johnson Middle School and Brent is the Head Football coach and Athletics Coordinator at Irving High School. Join us as they talk about their journey and what shaped them into becoming the leaders they are today.

Irving High School Sophomore Estirlitz Gutierrez Lemos came to the United States from Cuba just a year and a half ago. Superintendent Hernandez sits with him as he shares his journey and how far he has come. They talk about inspiration, integrity, leading by example, and the importance of striving to be better each day.

Join Board President Randy Randle and Superintendent Hernandez as they talk about how they stay grounded and keep their focus on what’s best for the kids of Irving ISD. The students and staff have truly become like an extension of their family. They discuss how each decision is an opportunity to improve and a testament to what can be accomplished through #ThePowerOfUs.

Listen in on the Heart to Heart with Superintendent Hernandez and Dr. NeTassha Rendón, Principal of Brandenburg Elementary School and parent of two Irving ISD students. They talk about what it takes to be truly committed to growing their staff and students, how they process feedback, solve problems and walk the walk.