The Heart of Ed All

In the inaugural episode of The Heart of It All, host Dr. Kevin Brown, executive director of the Texas Association of School Administrators, welcomes Dr. Roosevelt Nivens, superintendent of Lamar CISD, TASA president and National Superintendent of the Year, for a powerful conversation about purpose, perseverance and the influence educators have on students’ lives. Nivens shares his own journey from struggling as a young student to finding an educator who believed in him and helped change the trajectory of his life. He reflects on lessons learned through football, teaching and leadership, including his belief that leaders must protect students, remove barriers and “speak life” into those they serve. The conversation also explores purpose-driven leadership, the Texas Promise, the importance of recognizing students’ needs beyond academics and the vital role public education plays in creating opportunity for every child.

Check out the video podcast here: https://vimeo.com/1233544660?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci 

This episode is sponsored by Stantec Architects and Imagine Learning

The Heart of Ed All is produced by Association Briefings.

The Heart of Ed All, an original podcast series from the Texas Association of School Administrators, brings together the leaders, ideas and stories shaping public education across Texas. Hosted by TASA's Executive Director Kevin Brown, the podcast features candid conversations with superintendents, education leaders and changemakers about leadership, innovation, advocacy and the challenges and successes they experience along the way. Hear how leaders from districts of all sizes are creating opportunities for students, serving their communities and strengthening Texas public schools. Subscribe now and join TASA as we get to the heart of what connects public education leaders across the state.