Why does Dr. Parra like poetry and why is that so important in the superintendency? What does a set of encyclopedias have to do with our friendship and leadership. Listen to this in-depth understanding about the superintendency.

Episode 10: Dr. Tiffany Spicer – Welcome to Buna ISD.

Apr 19th, 2024 37m 40s

Dr. Spicer has experienced many firsts, so come find out how important it is for her to keep the doors open for others. Plus, growing up in the military has had an impact on her leadership today, so learn what keeps her grounded. And how many h

Episode 10: Sylvia Ibarra – Superintendent of Valley View ISD! Welcome to RGV.

Apr 11th, 2024 37m 26s

Discover how Sylvia Ibarra has navigated the superintendency in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. How to balance between family and superintendency. How she is thinking about her next career move and insights as to what she is thinking about.

Episode 09: Clint Sadler – Hear About Leon ISD!

Apr 10th, 2024 40m 9s

Why does Clint not like Journey? And Clint has one of the best lunch duty stories and it involves the song, faithfully! Learn more about how he works with his team to create opportunities for students as a first-year superintendent. Clint is go

Episode 08: Dave Plymale – Remember Goliad!

Apr 8th, 2024 28m 50s

Dave is a gentleman and wants the best for everyone. Learn about Mrs. Thompson who inspired him as a young child to become an educator. And learn why he is still going strong after the superintendency.

Episode 07: Dr. Stacy Johnson and Dr. Tracy Canter – Two Supt, Two Sisters.

Apr 3rd, 2024 31m 23s

Stacy is the oldest and Tracy is the youngest. Twin sisters who moved around a lot with their parents grew up to become superintendents in Texas! Find out more about their family background, and what drove them to keep moving up. Moreover, how

Episode 06: Charles Camarillo – Poteet ISD Superintendent

Mar 11th, 2024 30m 31s

Come meet Charles Camarillo, Superintendent of Poteet ISD, known for strawberry festivals and good schools. Find out why coming home to Poteet was important, and how he has managed the local politics of his hometown. Going home as a superintend

Episode 05: Richard Wright – Have you heard of Agua Dulce ISD?

Mar 8th, 2024 27m 42s

A longhorn in maroon? How does that work in Texas. Listen to Richard Wright on being a rural superintendent and learn how many people he has on his staff. Learn how he manages local politics and listen carefully to his lessons learned.

Episode 04: Ron Caloss – My Mentor

Mar 7th, 2024 37m 59s

Dr. Ron Caloss is my mentor. His insights, laughs, encouragements, and life lessons kept me going each day. Listen what he has to say about the superintendency today, and what advice he has for new superintendents. Find out why hiring is so imp

Episode 03: Beau Rees – The Home of the Kangaroos

Mar 5th, 2024 38m 8s

Beau Rees is in his 24th year as superintendent. He started out when he was 26 years old as a principal. His insights and lessons learned about leadership and education are hidden gems. Find out how he became a principal at the age of 26, and w

Episode 02: Adam Ivy – Buffalo, Texas, the home of the Bisons.

Mar 1st, 2024 22m 53s

Adam Ivy grew up in Texas not playing football! Find out why, and how he came to be a football coach. Soon thereafter, he became a superintendent. Adam owes a great deal of his success to mentors in life, and now he wants to give back. Learn mo

Episode 01: Jeff Byrd – The man of Dalhart with black cowboy hat

Feb 20th, 2024 29m 41s

Jeff Byrd is the Superintendent of Schools in Dalhart, Texas. His personal story on how he ascended to the superintendency is unique. His personal values guide his work today, and he shares how he establishes trust within the organization. More

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