Welcome back to The Path Forward! In this episode, Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Katie Kordel, Superintendent of Lovejoy ISD, to explore all the love and joy thriving within the district. Katie kicks things off by sharing her background, her journey to Lovejoy ISD, and how she’s leveraged innovation to strengthen the district’s culture while tackling funding challenges. Stay tuned until the end to hear how Katie and her cabinet keep things fun and foster strong connections within the district. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment!

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Host: Dr. Rick Fernandez

Guest: Katie Kordel, Superintendent of Lovejoy ISD

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 01:05) Introduction and Sponsor Message 

(01:06 - 02:12) Get to Know Katie Kordel

(02:13 - 04:05) Why Lovejoy?

(04:06 - 05:32) Elevating Success

(05:33 - 07:45) Focus on Culture

(07:46 - 09:02) Interacting with Students

(09:03 - 13:07) Fighting Funding Problems

(13:08 - 14:02) Advice for Superintendents

(14:03 - 15:11) Business Mindset

(15:12 - 17:05) Proud of Lovejoy ISD

(17:06 - 19:32) Keep it Fun

(19:33 - 20:30) Closing

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