Welcome back to The Path Forward! In this episode Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Dr. John Moore, Superintendent of Galena Park ISD - Rick's home district and alma mater. Dr. Moore shares how the district maintains its "small town within a big city" feel while achieving remarkable success in academics, athletics, and fine arts. Learn about Galena Park's recently passed half-billion dollar bond, their impressive "grow your own" pipeline with 25% of teachers being former students, and how they're preparing students for diverse career paths. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation about building success in a working-class community and the pride of seeing graduates become doctors, attorneys, engineers, and business owners!

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Host: Dr. Rick Fernandez

Guest: Dr. John Moore, Superintendent, Galena Park ISD

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 01:30) Introduction and Sponsor Message

(01:31 - 03:29) Small Town Feel Within a Big City 

(03:30 - 05:19) North Shore Athletics and Community Pride 

(05:20 - 06:49) Dr. Moore's 35-Year Career Journey 

(06:50 - 08:49) Academic and Fine Arts Excellence Beyond Athletics 

(08:50 - 10:49) Graduate Success Stories and Working-Class Pride 

(10:50 - 12:19) Competing Academically with Top Districts 

(12:20 - 14:19) $500 Million Bond and Facility Improvements 

(14:20 - 15:39) CTE Programs and Workforce Opportunities 

(15:40 - 17:39) Stable School Board Leadership 

(17:40 - 19:39) "Grow Your Own" Success with Former Students as Staff 

(19:40 - 21:19) Memorable Football Championship Moments 

(21:20 - 23:00) Closing Thoughts and Mustang Pride

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