The Review, A Rev Partnership Podcast

In our eighth episode of The Review: A Rev Partnership Podcast, our Founder and Board Chair, Dr. Elizabeth R. Brands, sits down with Mr. Frank Molinar, Superintendent of White Settlement ISD; Dr. Felicia Donaldson, Superintendent of Everman ISD; Dr. Mark Ramirez, Superintendent of Lake Worth ISD; and Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth, Superintendent of Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD.

In today’s episode, we’re discussing the State of Public Education in Tarrant County. In our conversation, we will highlight the great things happening across their districts and share with the community how these leaders are jumping into action this school year. 

Special thanks to Dr. Gayle Stinson, Superintendent of Birdville ISD, for calling into the episode and sharing the exciting things happening in Birdville ISD. 

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In our seventh episode of The Review: A Rev Partnership Podcast, our Founder and Board Chair, Dr. Elizabeth R. Brands, sits down with Dr. Chad Gee, Superintendent of Kennedale ISD; Rebecca Putney, Early Literacy Coordinator for Castleberry ISD; and Kristi Brown, Director of Elementary ELA and Early Childhood for Grapevine-Colleyville ISD.

In today’s episode, we’re focusing on how Pre-K enrollment is a high-impact strategy to improve student outcomes across the region.

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In our sixth episode of The Review: A Rev Partnership Podcast, our Founder and Board Chair, Dr. Elizabeth R. Brands, sits down with Mr. Smith, Superintendent of Azle ISD; Dr. Phillips, Assistant Superintendent of Everman ISD; and Jessica Heer, Executive Vice President of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership. 

In today’s episode, we’re sharing the value of non-college pathways and the impact these programs have on Tarrant County's workforce. 

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In our fifth episode of The Review: A Rev Partnership Podcast, our Founder and Board Chair, Dr. Elizabeth R. Brands, sat down with Dr. Joe Harrington, Superintendent of HEB ISD; Dr. Matt Smith, Superintendent of Arlington ISD; and Catherine Davis, Director of Policy for Child Care Associates. 

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down what has happened this 89th legislative session and what it means for our local schools. From Pre-K to teacher pipelines, we explore how leaders are responding to these changes and why it’s so important for our region to have a clear, unified voice on legislative issues. 

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In our fourth episode of The Review: A Rev Partnership Podcast, our Founder and Board Chair, Dr. Elizabeth R. Brands, sat down with Adam Powell, President and CEO of United Way of Tarrant County; Dr. Karen Molinar, Superintendent of Fort Worth ISD; and Misty Vancampen, Director of Health Services for Crowley ISD. 

Independent School Districts and community organizations across Tarrant County provide essential wrap-around services like food, healthcare, clothing, and mental health support for students and families throughout the region. Together, we explore how these school districts and community organizations are working together to support students beyond the classroom and how public education leaders continue to step up to the plate to meet the needs of their students. 

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In our third episode of The Review: A Rev Partnership Podcast, our Founder and Board Chair, Dr. Elizabeth R. Brands, sat down with two of Tarrant County's Future Educators to hear about their experience in the Education & Training pathway.

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In our second episode of The Review: A Rev Partnership Podcast, our Founder and Board Chair, Dr. Elizabeth R. Brands, sat down with Dr. Dana Eldredge, Director of Career & Technical Education for Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, Dr. Lesley Leach, Dean of Tarleton State University's College of Education, and Dr. Jennifer Cowley, President of The University of Texas at Arlington to discuss how K-12 public education and regional higher education leaders are thinking creatively and working together to build an effective regional educator pipeline. 

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In our first episode of The Review: A Rev Partnership Podcast, our Founder and Board Chair, Dr. Elizabeth R. Brands, sat down with Dr. Kim Cantu, Superintendent of Mansfield ISD, and Steve Montgomery, President and CEO of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce to discuss the vital role public education plays in preparing students with the skills necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce and tomorrow’s evolving industries.

At the heart of Tarrant County's growth lies a powerful partnership between public education and the business community. This partnership not only shapes students’ futures but also strengthens our region's economy. 

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