The Path Forward

Welcome to the 27th episode of The Path Forward! Today Dr. Rick Fernandez is joined by Dr. Bryan Hallmark, Hannah Gibson, Matthew Flippen. Today’s discussion covers how Hartwell University is pairing with Sealy ISD’s to remove the barriers for potential teachers to earn a degree in education. Listen in to hear from each party from the partnership including the experience of a passionate paraprofessional from Sealy ISD who is enrolled in Hartwell’s Program. The panel also discusses ways to retain teaching staff, district innovation, how the program is benefiting the community, and many other topics. For more information about Hartwell University, please visit https://hartwell-education.org/!

Time Stamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:42) Intro

(00:42 - 02:21) Excitement From Sealy ISD

(02:21- 04:00) Challenge of Teacher Shortage

(04:00 - 05:54) Vision and Mission of Hartwell University

(05:54 - 07:58) How the Residency Program Works

(07:58 - 10:21) Why Hannah Chose Hartwell

(10:21 - 11:36) How The Program has Changed Hannah’s Perspective

(11:36 - 15:48) Ways to Retain and Attract Teachers

(15:48 - 17:52) How to Encourage Students to Work For Their Districts

(17:52 - 18:51) Why Sealy ISD

(18:51 - 24:54) Incentives for Staff Retention

(24:54 - 26:39) Benefits to the Community

(26:39 - 28:00) Camaraderie of Hartwell University

(28:00 - 30:13) How Hartwell is Encouraging is Supporting Their Students

(30:13 - 31:35) Why Sealy ISD is So Special

(31:35 - 31:58) Closing

Welcome to the sixteenth episode of The Path Forward with Dr. Rick Fernandez joined by Dr. Templeton and Dr. Arrambide. Today’s discussion includes the student-centric curriculum of Texas A&M Commerce Department of Educational Leadership, answering what’s next, the importance of the initial instruction, and utilizing test scores as a diagnostic tool. Please listen as they share their experience in building tomorrow’s leaders . Please take a moment to like, comment, and subscribe! For more information about the Texas A&M Commerce Department of Educational Leadership, please visit https://www.tamuc.edu/dept-of-educational-leadership/ or email Dr. Arrambide at [email protected].

Welcome to episode eleven of The Path Forward with Dr. Rick Fernandez joined by Dr. Anthony Luevanos and Dr. Jean Madsen. Today’s discussion includes crucial data, empowerment programs, and getting the full picture. Please listen as they share their experience analyzing the full scope of educational outreach. Please take a moment to like, comment, and subscribe! 

Time Stamps & Show Notes:

(0:00 - 0:55) Intro

(0:56 - 2:22) Why Demographics? 

(2:23 - 3:36) Supporting District Administrators

(3:37 - 5:50) The Numbers That Really Matter    

(5:51 - 9:02) Innovative Comprehensive Reports     

(9:03 - 11:42) Outro

Welcome to episode ten of The Path Forward with Dr. Rick Fernandez joined by Dr. Michael Cardona! Today’s episode includes discussion on student success and what makes a strong superintendent in today’s scholastic work environment. Please listen as he shares his experience as a leader in today’s diverse education systems. Please take a moment to like, comment, and subscribe!

Welcome to the fourth episode of The Path Forward with Dr. Rick Fernandez joined by Dr. Eli Jones, Professor of Marketing at Mays Business School and formerly Dean of Mays Business School. Today’s discussion includes topics of what skills we need to be teaching our students, how we can create the right environment for innovation, the benefits of experiential education, and the passion behind Eli’s book “Run Toward Your Goliaths”. Please listen as Eli Jones shares his experience in fueling innovation and how he has defeated his own goliaths.

Welcome to the continued conversation from our second episode of The Path Forward with Dr. Rick Fernandez joined by Lee Bratcher, Founder of The Texas Blockchain Council. Today’s discussion resumes the topics of Blockchain technology, blockchain integration with real estate and cryptocurrency, Bitcoin’s effect on Local Government, and the importance of cryptocurrency education. Please listen as Lee Bratcher shares his experience and expertise discovering blockchain and how it can benefit communities . 

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Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(0:00 - 0:34) Intro

(0:34 - 7:15) Education for Financial Literacy and Meeting Mark Cuban

(7:16 - 11:52) Cryptocurrency Hesitation 

(11:52 - 17:07) Hosting A Texas Blockchain Council Reception

(17:07 - 20:12) The One Yes

(20:13 - 26:22) Focusing On The Mission- Team Effort, Founder Mentality, Teaching Responsibly

(26:23 - 31:01) Basic Training Story: Grenades & Shout Outs/Socials

(31:02 - 31:45) Final Thoughts w/ Lee

(31:46 - 35:17) Outro

Welcome to the second episode of The Path Forward with Dr. Rick Fernandez, co-hosted by Ben Wiggins, Host of the Mays MasterCast, and joined by Lee Bratcher, Founder of The Texas Blockchain Council.

Today’s discussion includes topics of Blockchain technology, blockchain integration with real estate and cryptocurrency, Bitcoin’s effect on Local Government, and how to navigate different cryptocurrencies. Listen as Lee Bratcher shares his experience and expertise discovering blockchain and how it can benefit communities . Please take a moment to like, comment, and subscribe!

We appreciate you being here with us, and stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation with Lee Bratcher.

Time Stamps:

(0:00 - 1:50) Intro

(1:32 - 3:55) Getting into Blockchain Technology

(3:56 - 6:23) Understanding the Crypto industry

(6:24 - 11:00) How Blockchain relates to real estate

(11:01 - 14:50) Public vs Private market Real Estate

(14:51 - 17:35) Promoting Education

(17:36 - 20:14) Defining Blockchain

(20:15 - 23:54) Supplying jobs through Education

(23:55 - 25:21) Bitcoin mining and Local Government

(25:22 - 26:07) MiamiCoin

(26:08 - 28:02) How partnerships affect School Bonds

(28:03 - 30:12) Lee Bratcher’s childhood dream job

(30:13 - 31:13) External threats to Blockchain

(31:14 - 32:51) Different types of Cryptocurrency

(32:52 - 33:09) Stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation with Lee Bratcher

The time to improve our education system is NOW! Welcome to the first episode of The Path Forward with Dr. Rick Fernandez joined by Dr. Michael Cardona. Today’s discussion includes topics of outdated education systems, cohesion with schools and universities, updating curriculum with businesses, and how those affect our students. Listen along as Dr. Cardona shares his experience attending private school and why he wishes he went to public school. Please take a moment to like, comment, and subscribe! We appreciate you being here with us and we’ll see you for the next episode!

Timestamps & Show Notes:

(0:00 - 2:28) Intro/ Aggie Football

(2:29 - 4:26) What’s New at San Marcos ISD

(4:27 - 7:51) Positives from Negatives

(7:52 - 11:09) Career and Technology

(11:10 - 18:47) Why Dr. Cardona Wish He Attended Public School & What Should’ve Been Done Differently

(18:48 - 20:54) Karaoke/ Would You Rather 

(20:55 - 23:29) How Can Schools and Universities Create A More Cohesive Experience/ Gear Up Program 

(23:30 - 25:50) Should Businesses Help Drive How We Do Curriculum?

(25:51 - 27:34) Innovation at San Marcos/ The Distractions of Social Media & Gaming

(27:35 - 32:30) Purple Rattler Tattoo/ Stories of Dr. Terry Grier

(32:31 - 33:32) Outro