The Path Forward

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!

Welcome back! On today’s TASA midwinter edition, host Rick Fernandez is joined by Jeni Neatherlin, Superintendent of Granger ISD, to tackle some helpful concepts ranging from leadership and coaching to connecting with a community. Hear along as Jeni shares how her background as a coach prepared her to become a better administrator, how being a servant leader allows her to elevate others, and more. You won’t want to miss these wise words from Jeni!

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Guest:

Jeni Neatherlin, Superintendent of Granger ISD 

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 00:31) Introducing Jeni!

(00:32 - 02:06) Let’s Talk Granger ISD & Extracurriculars 

(02:07 - 04:50) Superindenents as Former Coaches

(04:50 - 05:56) Being a Servant Leader: Leadership Style

(05:57 - 08:04) Creating Positive Adversity: Let Them Fail 

(08:05 - 10:32) It Comes Down to Let’s Get Better at the Basics

(10:33 - 13:21) Best Coaching Job in Administration 

(13:22 - 14:07) Changing the Mindset of the Community 

(14:08 - 16:18) Making Sure Not to Overstep 

(16:19 - 17:02) What Would You Change in Education?

(17:03 - 18:57) Why Come to Granger ISD? A Place to Belong

(18:58 - 19:32) Be Advocates for Our Kids & Outro

On today’s TASA midwinter edition, host Rick Fernandez is joined by Michelle Cavazos, Superintendent of Gregory-Portland ISD, to talk about how to build and maintain success within public education. Michelle shares tips on getting business partnerships, describes how she characterizes leadership, and offers advice on how to create great relationships with school boards. You won’t want to miss this informative episode of The Path Forward!

Guest:

Michelle Cavazos, Superintendent of Gregory-Portland ISD

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 00:49) Introduction

(00:50 - 02:05) Highlights from First Semester

(02:06 - 04:05) How to Characterize Leadership 

(04:06 - 06:07) How to Maintain Success

(06:08 - 08:19) Future Visions for Gregory-Portland ISD

(08:20 - 10:38) How to Gain Business Partnerships

(10:39 - 13:49) How to Create a Great Relationship with Your Board

(13:50 - 15:53) Gregory-Portland ISD Teacher Benefits

(15:54 - 17:04) Developing The Next Team of Leaders

(17:06 - 18:00) Empowering Students

(18:02 - 19:37) Hopeful Change for Public Education

(19:37 - 20:23) Outro

On today’s TASA Midwinter edition, host Rick Fernandez is joined by Wade Stanford, Superintendent of Westwood ISD, to talk about his role in the district and what he and his team strive for in education. Mr. Stanford discusses the difficulties and strategic planning required to improve the school and learning spaces. He shares how his positive reinforcement and feedback are crucial to better the environment of the school.  You won’t want to miss this episode of The Path Forward!

Guest:

Wade Stanford- Superintendent of Westwood ISD

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 01:04) Introduction

(01:05 - 02:15) Growth in the Palestine Community

(02:16 - 07:45) Creating Improvements 

(07:46 - 10:43) Improving Learning Spaces 

(10:44 - 16:04) Atmosphere of Trust 

(16:05 - 17:44 ) Helpful Feedback

(17:45 - 21:46) Uplifting, and Positive Energy 

(21:47 - 22:54) Goodbyes

On today’s TALAS mid-winter edition, host Rick Fernandez is joined by Dr.Carnelius D. Gilder, Superintendent of West Sabine ISD, to talk about his roles in the school district and how he and his team strive for the best in education. He discusses many topics, from developing a rural district to pushing students and creating an environment for significant development. Dr. Gilder creates such an intriguing conversation about creating job opportunities by offering programs tied back to the community. You won’t want to miss this episode of The Path Forward!

Guest:

Dr. Carnelius D. Gilder

Superintendent of West Sabine ISD

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 01:37) Introduction

(01:28 - 02:53) Developing a community in Rural West Texas 

(02:54 - 06:02) Setting Up for Success

(06:03 - 08:00) The Importance of Culture

(08:01 - 09:45) Fulfilling Different Roles

(09:46 - 13:52) Knowing Your Purpose

(13:53 - 15:28) People Management 

(15:29 - 17:37) Creating a Welcoming and Creative Environment

(17:38 - 21:25) Creating Career Opportunities

(21:25 - 22:42) Goodbyes

On today’s TALAS mid-winter edition, host Rick Fernandez is joined by Dr. Andy Reddock, Superintendent of Sinton ISD, to talk about his experience in education. In this episode, Dr. Reddock shares about his experience being introduced as Superintendent, discusses rapid change in education, and offers advice to current educators. You won’t want to miss this episode of The Path Forward!

Guest:

Dr. Andy Reddock

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 00:43) Introduction

(00:44 - 03:17) What Dr. Reddock Has Enjoyed The Most

(03:18 - 08:09) Dr. Reddock’s Experience in Education

(08:11 - 10:33) Vision for Sinton ISD

(10:35 -12:52) “The Sinton Way” 

(12:53 - 14:32) Growing Leaders and Communication

(14:33 - 16:43) Message to Teachers

(16:44 - 20:02) Improving Staff

(20:04- 22:43) Dr. Reddock’s Experience Being Introduced as Superintendent

(22:45- 27:03) Rapid Change in Education

(27:04- 27:35) Outro

Welcome to The Path Forward with your host Dr. Rick Fernandez, joined by his special guest, Shawn Matlock, Director of Capital Programs at Prince George's County Public Schools. In today’s episode, we hear about the importance of funding school infrastructure, and how that makes a difference in students’ education. Please be sure to like and subscribe to our channel so we can keep empowering the voices of school administrators! 

Guest:

Shawn Matlock, Director of Capital Programs at Prince George's County Public Schools

Timestamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:31) Introduction

(00:32 - 05:36) Shawn’s Background

(05:37 - 11:22) The History of Baltimore Schools

(11:22 - 15:11) Looking at the Infrastructure of Schools

(15:12 - 21:48) Funding School Infrastructure

(12:49 - 28:01) Misconceptions in Funding School Construction

(28:02 - 31:40) Working With Others on Contracts

(31:51 - 42:03) Moments of Hardships

(42:03 - 45:57) Lessons Learned

(45:58 - 48:54) Building Quality Buildings

(48:55 - 50:11) Lawyer Jokes

(50:12 - 53:24) Closing