The Path Forward

Welcome back to The Path Forward at the TASA/TASB TexED Conference! Today, Dr. Rick Fernandez is joined by Ryan Bedell, Director of Operations at Walker Quality Services, and Alfred Walker, President of Walker Quality Services. These two are helping reimagine school lunches to not only create a healthy option for students but a tasty one as well. Hear how they can preserve the quality and taste of food and keep the efficiency needed for school cafeterias. We hope you are hungry, watch now!

To learn more about Walker Quality Services, click on https://www.walkerqualityservices.com/ 

Hosts: Dr. Rick Fernandez 

Guest: Ryan Bedell, Director of Operations at Walker Quality Services

Alfred Walker, President of Walker Quality Services

Time Stamps & Show Notes

(00:00 - 01:03) Introduction

(01:04 - 02:05) Kids Deserve Better

(02:06 - 03:21) Preserving Quality and Efficiency

(03:22 - 04:21) Speed Scratch Cook

(04:22 - 06:24) Choosing the Right Chef

(06:25 - 08:24) Innovating School Lunches

(08:25 - 10:44) Student Feedback

(10:45 - 11:57) Food Good Enough for Teachers

(11:58 - 13:56) A Strong Team

(13:57 - 17:03) Connect with Walker Quality Services

(17:04 - 17:49) Thanks and Closing

Welcome back to The Path Forward at the TASA/TASB TexED Conference! In today's episode, Rick Fernandez is joined by JW Marshall, Vice President of Marketing at Summit K12. JW explains the importance of creating your media in today's society and how dipping your toe in can often lead to more failures than jumping in with full commitment. Learn how to create content worth watching and some tips to find the perfect host. Don’t miss out!

To learn more about Summit K12 click on https://www.summitk12.com/  

Hosts: Dr. Rick Fernandez 

Guest: JW Marshall - Vice President of Marketing, Summit K12

Time Stamps & Show Notes

(00:00 - 01:04) Introduction

(01:05 - 03:58) Everyone’s a Creator

(03:59 - 05:58) Constantly Selling

(05:59 - 08:08) Failing Fast

(08:09 - 09:59) Business-School Communication

(10:00 - 12:40) Avoid the Numbers Trap

(12:41 - 14:44) Selecting the Host

(14:45 - 15:11) Closing

Welcome back to The Path Forward at the TASA/TASB TexED Conference! In today's episode, Rick Fernandez is joined by Dr. Michael Cardona, Superintendent at San Marcos Consolidated ISD. Hear from one of the most passionate educators on some of the hottest topics in our education system today. Join Dr. Michael Cardona as he shares his thoughts on the new voucher system and the politics behind our education system. Don’t miss out!

To learn more about San Marcos Consolidated ISD click on https://www.smcisd.net/ 

Hosts: Dr. Rick Fernandez 

Guest: Dr. Michael Cardona - Superintendent of San Marcos Consolidated ISD

Time Stamps & Show Notes

(00:00 - 00:54) Introduction

(00:55 - 06:38) Hot Topic of Vouchers

(06:39 - 11:23) Education with Business

(11:24 - 13:54) Look at the Funding

(13:55 - 17:35) Education Partnering with Business

(17:36 - 18:58) Corporate, Politics, and Education

(18:59 - 21:50) Iterate and Adapt

(21:51 - 23:50) Student First

(23:51 - 24:36) Thanks and Closing

Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast! In today's engaging episode, your host, Rick Fernandez, is joined by guest James Stoffer, CEO of Abre. James and Rick discuss the importance of data collection and different approaches that are affected by real-time data and accuracy. James brings up the importance of assessing the problems in real time and how data plays a crucial role in the timeline. Join us in this enlightening conversation on how to improve education.

Hosts: Dr. Rick Fernandez

Guest: James Stoffer, CEO of Abre

Time Stamps & Show Notes

(00:00 - 00:28) Introduction

(00:29 - 00:50) Welcome Abre!

(00:51 - 01:38) Real Time Data in Education

(01:39 - 02:24) CTO, and Technology for Data Collection

(02:25 - 03:30) Addressing Issues in Time

(03:31 - 04:24) Data Driven Decisions

(04:25 - 04:53) Outro

Welcome back to The Path Forward at the TASA/TASB TexED Conference! In today's episode, Rick Fernandez is joined by Wade Stanford, Superintendent of Westwood ISD. Hear from a finalist for Superintendent of the Year and the impact and honor that it was to be in the running for it. You won’t want to miss out as Rick and Wade dive into the community accountability system Westwood ISD is building and the wisdom Wade brings to this profession! Watch all the way through to hear what Westwood ISD has in store for the future as well!

To learn more about Westwood ISD visit https://www.westwoodisd.net/

Hosts: Dr. Rick Fernandez

Guest: Wade Stanford - Superintendent of Westwood ISD

Time Stamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:47) Introduction

(00:48 - 04:50) Awards and Recognition

(04:51 - 09:30) Connecting with Your Board

(09:31 - 14:03) Accountability Systems

(14:04 - 17:20) Advice for Future Educators

(17:21 - 23:00) Future of Westwood ISD

(23:01 - 24:26) Thanks and Closing

Welcome back to The Path Forward! Today our host, Dr. Rick Fernandez, is joined by an amazing guest, Brandey McDonald, Fengate Project Director and P3 Award Winner. Tune in to today's episode to hear the amazing movements that Brandey is behind and her recent experience winning the P3 Future Leader Award. Share a laugh with Rick and Brandey as they dive into the importance of mentors and the circumstances that have gotten Brandey to be a world-renowned leader in the P3 world. You won’t want to miss out on this cheerful and positive episode!

To learn more about P3 and procurement visit https://aiai-infra.org/

Hosts: Dr. Rick Fernandez

Guest: Brandey McDonald-Fengate, Project Director and P3 Award Winner

Time Stamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 02:05) Introduction

(02:06 - 06:16) Get to Know Brandey

(06:17 - 08:51) Elevating Myself

(08:52 - 11:40) Why Fengate?

(11:41 - 14:39) Everyone Needs a Mentor

(14:40 - 16:42) Challenges from Mentors

(16:43 - 18:57) Communicating Complex Situations

(18:58 - 22:49) Most Stressful Part

(22:50 - 25:57) Smiling Students and Teachers

(26:58 - 28:07) Mentoring the Next Generation

(28:08 - 31:27) Receiving the Future Leader P3 Award

(31:28 - 35:10) A Higher Level of Urgency

(35:11 - 36:32) Brandey’s Favorites

(36:33 - 37:54) What’s Next?

(37:55 - 39:24) Final Shoutouts

(39:25 - 40:27) Closing

Welcome back to The Path Forward at the TASA/TASB TexED Conference! In today's episode, Rick Fernandez is joined by Dr. Matthew Gutiérrez, former Superintendent of Seguin ISD. Join us today as we dive into Dr. Matthew Gutiérrez’s time at Seguin ISD and his massive impact on the school. Matthew is now looking ahead and moving into a role at Leander ISD as the Chief of Schools, in this episode he shares more about his excitement for the future and his reasons for moving. You won’t want to miss this check-in with a great and influential leader in the education industry.

Hosts: Dr. Rick Fernandez

Guest: Matthew Gutiérrez, Former Superintendent of Seguin ISD

Time Stamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:44) Introduction

(00:45 - 02:52) Leaving Seguin

(02:53 - 06:07) Proud Moments

(06:08 - 07:37) Bonds, Bonds, and More Bonds

(07:38 - 12:59) Courageous Step Forward

(13:00 - 13:50) Exciting Future

(13:51 - 16:48) Building in Time for Teachers

(16:49 - 17:37) Being a Value Add

(17:38 - 18:25) Stepping into a Music Classroom

(18:26 - 21:33) Outlet for Stress

(21:34 - 22:32) Closing

Welcome back to The Path Forward at the TASA/TASB TexED Conference! In today's episode, Rick Fernandez is joined by Carnelius D. Gilder, Superintendent at West Sabine ISD. Get excited and listen in as we hear the growth and programs being built and developed in West Sabine ISD. Hear how Superintendent Gilder is making moves that not only work with the school district but create an entire ecosystem between the workforce, community, and the schools. This episode will surely get you fired up! Don’t miss out!

To learn more about West Sabine ISD click on https://www.westsabineisd.net/ 

Hosts: Dr. Rick Fernandez

Guest: Carnelius D. Gilder, Superintendent at West Sabine ISD

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 00:55) Introduction 

(00:56 - 02:52) A Lot of Community Engagement 

(02:53 - 04:42) Activities Galore

(04:43 - 07:56) At the Forefront of Business Development

(07:57 - 09:45) Self-Sustaining Community

(09:46 - 13:45) Connecting with the Kids

(13:46 - 16:15) Community-Based Accountability

(16:16 - 19:47) Consistent Growth Brings Success

(19:48 - 22:40) Future of West Sabine ISD

(22:41 - 26:57) Igniting an Evolution

(26:58 - 28:29) Keep the Kids in Mind

(28:30 - 31:18) Thank You and Closing

Welcome back to The Path Forward at the TASA/TASB TexED Conference! In today's episode, Rick Fernandez is joined by Cissy Reynolds-Perez, Superintendent of Kingsville ISD, and Joe Mireles, School Board Vice President of Kingsville ISD. Tune in to hear the exciting and community-focused movements happening in Kingsville ISD. Also, discover how this school board stays so connected and the power that a great support system provides for aspiring leaders. This is a great episode showcasing a strong and powerful school district, you won’t want to miss it!

To learn more about Kingsville ISD click on https://www.kingsvilleisd.com/! 

Hosts: Dr. Rick Fernandez

Guest: Cissy Reynolds-Perez, Superintendent of Kingsville ISD

Joe Mireles, School Board Vice President Kingsville ISD

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 00:56) Introduction 

(00:57 - 01:56) Serving the Community

(01:57 - 03:09) Bragging on Superintendent Reynolds-Perez

(03:10 - 04:18) An Educator Perspective 

(04:19 - 06:34) The Board and Superintendent Relationship

(06:35 - 07:59) Great Options at Kingsville ISD

(08:00 - 10:32) Supporting Great Leaders in Risk

(10:33 - 11:32) Get Out There and Vote!

(11:33 - 11:53) Closing

Welcome back to The Path Forward at the TASA/TASB TexED Conference! In today's episode, Rick Fernandez is joined by Cissy Reynolds-Perez, Superintendent of Kingsville ISD. Join us as Rick and Cissy delve into Kingsville ISD's innovative new four-and-a-half-day workweek, which is rekindling the joy of learning among students and teachers. But Kingsville's spirit of innovation and willingness to take risks extends beyond just a revised calendar. You'll also learn how Kingsville ISD is uniting schools and educators across Texas to combat an unfair district grading system.

To learn more about Kingsville ISD click on https://www.kingsvilleisd.com/! 

Hosts: Dr. Rick Fernandez

Guest: Cissy Reynolds-Perez, Superintendent of Kingsville ISD

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 00:48) Introduction 

(00:49 - 04:50) Bringing the Joy of Learning Back

(04:51 - 06:23) Investing in Teachers and Students

(06:24 - 07:26) Using the Gift of Time

(07:27 - 12:52) Superintendents Coming Together

(12:53 - 15:43) Fighting an Unfair Grading System 

(15:44 - 17:59) Crippling the Education System and Industry

(18:00 - 18:59) The Movement is Catching Fire

(19:00 - 20:46) The Future of Kingsville ISD

(20:47 - 21:06) Closing