Welcome back to The Path Forward! We're thrilled to have Jeni Neatherlin, Superintendent at Granger ISD, and Daryl Stefek, Board President at Granger ISD, with us today. This is the first of many episodes filmed at the educational conference of the year, the TASA/TASB Convention! Listen to how Jeni and Daryl are cultivating a culture of excellence and care at Granger ISD, a move that has yielded significant success. The culture at Granger not only sustains the incoming growth and success of the ISD but also enhances it. Furthermore, the training and coaching provided by Jeni and Daryl to their staff are not just powerful; these efforts are making substantial waves in the field of education.   

Host(s): Rick Fernandez - TPF All-Time Leading Host 

Guests: Jeni Neatherlin - Superintendent at Granger ISD

Daryl Stefek - Board President at Granger ISD

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 00:48) Introduction

(00:49 - 01:47) How’s the Conference Going?

(01:48 - 02:51) Moving Forward for the Students

(02:52 - 04:12) Greatness, Growth, Discipline, Love

(04:13 - 05:59) We Care About Our Staff

(06:00 - 10:37) How to Obtain and Keep Great Staff

(10:38 - 12:51) A Competitive Spirit

(12:52 - 14:50) The Future for Granger ISD

(14:51 - 17:05) Mentoring and Shadowing Experienced Leaders

(17:06 - 19:17) Training New Board Members

(19:18 - 22:10) Observing Successful School Districts

(22:10 - 23:33) Closing