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Lunch Duty
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Schooling is one of the few experiences a majority of Americans share, yet how much do we really know what goes on behind the scenes? And what's up with cafeteria lunches? Andrew Kim and David Yeager team up to explore the personal side of education by speaking with superintendents.
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Episode 11: Dr. Jose Parra – Poet, Professional, and Superintendent.
Apr 29, 202400:50:05Tap to summarizeWhy 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.
Transcribe →Episode 10: Dr. Tiffany Spicer – Welcome to Buna ISD.
Apr 19, 202400:37:40Tap to summarizeDr. 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!
Transcribe →Episode 10: Sylvia Ibarra – Superintendent of Valley View ISD! Welcome to RGV.
Apr 11, 202400:37:26Tap to summarizeDiscover 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.
Transcribe →Episode 09: Clint Sadler – Hear About Leon ISD!
Apr 10, 202400:40:09Tap to summarizeWhy 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!
Transcribe →Episode 08: Dave Plymale – Remember Goliad!
Apr 8, 202400:28:50Tap to summarizeDave 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.
Transcribe →Episode 07: Dr. Stacy Johnson and Dr. Tracy Canter – Two Supt, Two Sisters.
Apr 3, 202400:31:23Tap to summarizeStacy 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 […]
Transcribe →Episode 06: Charles Camarillo – Poteet ISD Superintendent
Mar 11, 202400:30:31Tap to summarizeCome 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.
Transcribe →Episode 05: Richard Wright – Have you heard of Agua Dulce ISD?
Mar 8, 202400:27:42Tap to summarizeA 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.
Transcribe →Episode 04: Ron Caloss – My Mentor
Mar 7, 202400:37:59Tap to summarizeDr. 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 important and why the job is so tough.
Transcribe →Episode 03: Beau Rees – The Home of the Kangaroos
Mar 5, 202400:38:08Tap to summarizeBeau 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 why lunch duty is a rite of passage for educational leaders.
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