Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Dr. Fernandez sits down with Dr. Carnelius Gilder, Superintendent of West Sabine ISD for a powerful discussion on how to navigate determining when to start a new project, and how important leadership is in every aspect of a school district.

Dr.Gilder shares how a good leadership trusts their employees to carry out plans and ideas without a step by step playbook. The conversation dives into the vital role essential employees such as bus drivers and cafeteria workers play in a school district.   

Don’t miss this insightful conversation on transforming education from theory to action—and giving students the tools they need to thrive beyond the classroom.

Host: Dr. Rick Fernandez 

Guest: Dr. Carnelius Gilder, Superintendent of West Sabine ISD 

Time Stamps & Show Notes:

[00:00 - 1:44 ]: Introduction

[1:45 - 2:55]: Updates on West Sabine 

[2:56 - 5:21]: How to balance judging when to do something new

[5:22 - 7:40]: Discussing tacit Knowledge 

[7:41 - 11:51]: Building leadership skills 

[11:52 - 13:50]: The value of employees 

[13:51 - 15:40]: New years resolution

[15:41 - 18:22]: Dissecting tiredness 

[18:23 - 20:44]: Leadership 

[20:45 - 23:35]: On the horizon

[23:36 - 24:16]: Becoming a hub

[24:17 - 26:30]: West Sabine ISD will be what in 2025

[26:31 - 27:04]: Outro