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 hugs does she get during lunch!
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Episode 10: Sylvia Ibarra – Superintendent of Valley View ISD! Welcome to RGV.
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!
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 going places!
Episode 08: Dave Plymale – Remember Goliad!
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.
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 these two amazing leaders overcame a male dominated world of West Texas superintendency.
Episode 06: Charles Camarillo – Poteet ISD Superintendent
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 superintendent can be tough, so let’s find out how Charles is making it work.
Episode 05: Richard Wright – Have you heard of Agua Dulce ISD?
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 01: Jeff Byrd – The man of Dalhart with black cowboy hat
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. Moreover, he has a great comment about his black cowboy hat!
Why does Jeff wear a black cowboy hat? How does Jeff mentor others, and how does he leverage his values to his job? Answers to these and more in Episode 1.