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!

Welcome to The Path Forward with your host Dr. Rick Fernandez! We are joined by a very strong and special guest, Jamie White, founder of Allie’s Way. 

Jamie shares the tragic story of losing her youngest daughter in a horrible accident due to distracted driving. Since then, Jamie has started a non-profit to spread awareness about distracted driving to save lives and change the world around her. We discuss passing Allie’s Way Act, spreading awareness, and the impact of distracted driving. Learn about all of that and more by listening to this heart-changing episode.

If you want to get involved, head over to https://allieswaysaves.org/ to learn more.

Time stamps: 

(00:00 - 00:32) Opening

(00:33 - 02:50 Getting to Know Jamie 

(02:51 - 05:28) What is Allie’s Way about?

(05:29 - 10:08) Using a tragedy to help others

(10:09 - 12:48) Educating the public 

(12:49 - 21:24) Allie’s Way Act

(21:25 - 26:57) How to support the cause 

(26:58 - 30:33) Allie’s impact on the word

(30:34 - 31:04) Closing

On today’s episode of The Path Forward, TASA midwinter edition, host Rick Fernandez is joined by Dr. Matthew Gutierrez, Superintendent of Seguin ISD, to talk about how Seguin ISD was able to turn the COVID-19 hardship into a positive experience for students. Dr. Gutierrez also describes how to share school district success, explains “The Bus” story, and shares what’s next for Seguin ISD. You don’t want to miss this episode of The Path Forward!

Guest:

Dr. Matthew Gutierrez, Superintendent of Seguin ISD

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 00:26) Introduction

(00:27 - 04:14) Post-COVID at Seguin ISD

(04:15 - 08:00) How to Share School District Success 

(08:01 - 09:33) How to Engage Administration

(09:34 - 12:19) “The Bus” Story

(12:20 - 16:16) Parent Sacrifice

(16:18 - 17:39) What’s Next for Seguin ISD

(17:40 - 19:22) Outro and Shout-Outs

On today’s episode of The Path Forward, TASA midwinter edition, host Rick Fernandez is joined by Dr. Brandon Hubbard, Superintendent of Chilton ISD, to talk about how Chilton ISD broke through barriers to achieve an “A” rating. Dr. Hubbard also describes how to reach and maintain success within public education, explains how he characterizes leadership, and shares future visions for Chilton ISD. You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode of The Path Forward!

Guest:

Dr. Brandon Hubbard, Superintendent of Chilton ISD

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 00:26) Introduction

(00:27 - 01:38) About Chilton ISD

(01:40 - 02:48) How Chilton Reached Success

(02:50 - 03:35) How to Maintain Success

(03:36 - 04:31) How Dr. Hubbard Characterizes His Leadership

(04:32 - 07:33) Ultimate Vision for Chilton ISD

(07:34 - 10:32) How to Get Comfortable With Vulnerability As Leaders

(10:34 - 11:19) Bilingual Educators

(11:20 - 12:44) What Dr.Hubbard Does For Fun

(12:45 - 13:36) School Events

(13:37 - 14:45) Why Chilton ISD

(14:47 - 16:25) Outro and Shoutouts

On today’s TASA Midwinter edition, we are excited to welcome back friend of the show and Superintendent of Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Dr. Bryan Taulton! Follow along as host Rick Fernandez and Bryan discuss leadership and what it means to lead through change. They break down how to properly execute a plan through discipline and accountability, retaining teachers, as well as discuss some changes going on under Dr. Taulton’s supervision at Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD. One of these changes being implementing is a 4-day school week. Check it out!

Guest:

Dr. Bryan Taulton - Superintendent of Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD  

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 00:50) Welcome Back Dr. Taulton!

(00:51 - 03:15) Looking Back at the First Semester 

(03:16 - 05:10) Leading By Example & Four Disciplines of Execution 

(05:11 - 07:50) Coaching Development and Utilizing Data

(07:51 - 09:20) Getting All Hands On Deck  

(09:21 - 11:44) Staffing & Teacher Retention: It’s About the Small Things

(11:45 - 15:02) Diving Into Implementing a 4-Day Week 

(15:02 - 17:40) Thinking Outside the Box 

(17:41 - 18:31) Importance of Administrative Support 

(18:32 - 19:41) Check Out CISD!