The Path Forward

Welcome back to another episode of The Path Forward! In today’s episode, Dr. Rick Fernandez is joined by Cie Gee and Erica Clark with UTSA at The Cannon. They discuss developing real-world skills with students that corporations and businesses will value when they get out into the workforce and put in the WIIFM factor that students ask today with school, ‘What’s In It For Me.’ Rick and his guests talk about the events that UTSA put on and creating new opportunities for students of all backgrounds, whether you’re a straight-A student or if you barely graduated high school, there is a place for you. 

Host:

Rick Fernandez 

Guests: 

Erica Clark - UTSA

Cie Gee - UTSA

Welcome back The Path Forward! In today’s episode, Rick Fernandez is joined by Willy Verbrugghe with Score at the Cannon event. Willy tells us about what his non-profit organization, Score does, and his role with Socre, our guest also tells us the five steps to make a successful company. Willy, having dealt with and helped hundreds of start-ups, knows how to get things going for a business, this is a fantastic and very informative episode here on The Path Forward that every entrepreneur should watch, or for someone looking for an informative podcast, don’t miss out and watch now!

(00:00 - 01:00) Introduction 

(01:01 - 02:21) About Score 

(02:22 - 04:40) New Innovations in Houston

(04:41 - 07:40) The 5 steps to be a successful business 

(07:41 - 09:13) Partnering with The Cannon

(09:14 - 11:45) How you should learn

(11:46 - 12:24) Closing 

Welcome back The Path Forward! In today’s episode, Rick Fernandez is joined by Darryl Henson Superintendent of Marlin ISD. They discuss the controversy around the 90% of Marlin ISD students not graduating this past year and failing to meet Texas school standards. How they plan to fix the problem, Darryl announces some exciting news he has for the coming new year and has a lot of wisdom for the younger generation coming up in the school system. Whether you are involved with Marlin ISD or not this is a must-watch episode!

Welcome back The Path Forward! In today’s episode, Rick Fernandez is joined by Darryl Henson Superintendent of Marlin ISD. They discuss the controversy around the 90% of Marlin ISD students not graduating this past year and failing to meet Texas school standards. How they plan to fix the problem, Darryl announces some exciting news he has for the coming new year and has a lot of wisdom for the younger generation coming up in the school system. Whether you are involved with Marlin ISD or not this is a must-watch episode!

On today’s TASA midwinter edition, host Rick Fernandez is joined by Dr. Michael Webb, Chief Academic Officer of Tomball ISD, to talk about all things literacy and innovation in education. Dr. Webb also touches on special education, getting out of your comfort zone, and shifting mindsets about CTE. You won’t want to miss this informative episode of The Path Forward!

Timestamps & Show Notes (Video):

(00:00 - 00:59) Introduction

(01:00 - 02:40) Chief Academic Officer

(02:41 - 04:12) Guiding Literacy

(04:13 - 05:55) Leadership Question

(05:56 - 07:11) Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

(07:12 - 11:44) Shifting Mindsets about CTE

(11:45 - 14:08) Highlights for Tomball ISD

(14:09 - 18:04) Incorporating Basketball Into Education

(18:05 - 18:29) Outro

On today’s episode of The Path Forward, TASA midwinter edition, host Rick Fernandez is once again joined by Dr. Darryl Henson, Superintendent of Marlin ISD. The two talk about how to build and maintain success in a school district. Dr. Henson also touches on how to grow teachers effectively, the importance of culture and consistency, and how to establish and adapt to change in education. You won’t want to miss this informational episode of The Path Forward!

Timestamps & Show Notes (Video):

(00:00 - 00:44) Intro

(00:46 - 02:12) Marlin ISD

(02:13 - 05:02) How to Get Staff to “Buy In”

(05:03 - 06:02) Awards and Accolades for Marlin ISD

(06:03 - 07:12) Maintaining Success 

(07:13 - 09:02) Why Marlin ISD

(09:03 - 11:38) How To Grow Teachers Effectively 

(11:39 - 14:01) Handling Change in Education

(14:02 - 18:04) Making Mistakes

(18:05 - 19:08) Minority Leadership

(19:09 - 21:11) How to “Get Better”

(21:12 - 24:22) Outro

On today’s episode of The Path Forward, TASA midwinter edition, host Rick Fernandez is joined by Dr. Bryan Hallmark, Superintendent of Sealy ISD, to talk about why it’s important to adjust to changes in public education. Dr. Hallmark also touches on how to navigate technology, measure success in students, as well as offers some advice to superintendents. You won’t want to miss this episode of The Path Forward!

Timestamps & Show Notes (Video):

(00:26 - 02:38) Sessions that Sparked Interest

(02:39 - 04:43) What’s Going On in Sealy ISD

(04:45 - 10:28) How to Navigate Technology in Education

(10:30 - 13:45) How to Remove the Fear or Technology

(13:46 - 15:25) Measuring Success In Students 

(15:26 - 17:55) Adjusting to Changes in Education

(17:56 - 21:24) Changing Values in Education

(22:20 - 23:38) Advice For Superintendents

(23:39 - 24:22) Outro

On today’s episode of The Path Forward, TALAS mid-winter edition, host Rick Fernandez is joined by Chief Strategy Officer for ParentSquare, Chad Stevens, to talk about using technology to engage families in their child’s education. Chad shares about their recent acquisition of Smart Sites, and how powerful of a tool they can be in communicating with parents. You won’t want to miss this informative episode of The Path Forward!

Guest:

Chad Stevens, Chief Strategy Officer for Parent Squared

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 00:45) Introduction

(00:46 - 02:18) Simplifying Communication

(02:19 - 05:15) Using ParentSquare Smart Sites

(05:16 - 10:35) Helping Parents With Technology

(10:36 -11:40) Engaging Families Equitably

(11:41 - 13:50) Districts Using Technology Well

(13:51 - 18:50) Pushing the Envelope with Parent Involvement

(18:51 - 20:05) How to Find Out More About Parent Square

On today’s TASA midwinter edition, host Rick Fernandez is joined by Dr. Larry Polk, Superintendent of Colorado ISD, to talk about the importance of humility in leadership and education. Dr. Polk also describes the definition of servant leadership, how to go from good to great, and why everybody needs coaching, no matter who they are. You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode of The Path Forward!

Timestamps & Show Notes (Video):

(00:00 - 01:50) Colorado ISD

(01:51 - 03:55) Being A Servant Leader

(03:56 - 06:08) Let’s Talk About Some Wins 

(06:09 - 10:02) Everyone Needs Coaching: Going From Good to Great.

(10:03 - 12:40) Instead of Focusing on the Beliefs, Focus on the Behaviors.

(12:41 - 17:30) Learning Through Shared Experiences and Mistakes

(17:31 - 20:09) An Organization Recreating and Rebranding What We Are

(20:10 - 21:24) Outro

Welcome back to another episode of The Path Forward: TASA midwinter edition. Today, we have the pleasure of bringing on Dr. Tiffany Spicer, SuperIntendent of Buna ISD! Watch along to learn some valuable takeaways from Dr. Spicer during her first year as a Superintendent. Watch as she and host Rick Fernandez talk about leadership through authenticity, and the importance of being vulnerable and a good listener. You will not want to miss this episode and get a genuine glance of what it is like to be a superintendent.

Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe! And follow Dr. Tiffany Spicer on Twitter @DrTiffanySpicer and capture her blog at https://www.tiffanytspicer.com/ to keep getting a glimpse of what life is like as a Superintendent and learn valuable lessons. 

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 00:39) Welcome Dr. Spicer!

(00:40 - 02:14) Highlights From First Year as Superintendent

(02:00 - 05:03) You Don't Know What It Is Until You Get Into the Seat

(05:04 - 08:11) Great Mentors and Invest in Your People & Yourself 

(08:12 - 12:55) Take the Time to Watch & Listen - Authenticity 

(12:55 - 14:50) Opening Up: Being Vulnerable & Opportunity to Build Relationships

(14:51 - 16:25) Inspire Excellence 

(16:26 - 18:26) Sharing Funny Stories

(18:27 - 20:30) Biggest Lesson Learned So Far: Try to Listen

(20:31 - 22:12) Important to Share, Thank you Tiffany!