Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Dr. Fernandez sits down with Dr. Bobbie Trevino, Superintendent for Zapata County ISD for a powerful discussion on how to navigate politics within the world of superintendency and how important leadership is when it comes to leading a board.

Dr. Trevino shares how important it is to be vocal about issues and advocate for the best possible outcome. The conversation dives into building board relationships, the importance of participating in local elections, managing district finances and much more.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation on transforming education from theory to action—and giving students the tools they need to thrive beyond the classroom.

Host: Dr. Rick Fernandez

Guest: Superintendent Dr. Bobbie Trevino

Time Stamps & Show Notes:

[00:00 - 2:32]: Introduction

[2:33 - 3:30]: New year's resolutions

[3:31 - 12:07]: Navigating politics and leadership

[12:08 - 13:02]: Discussing Parent Engagement Summit

[13:03 - 16:07]: Go-to method for building board relations

[16:08 - 18:20]: Managing district finances

[18:21 - 20:46]: How can district leaders leverage assets

[20:47 - 24:18]: Civil rights issues

[24:19 - 28:10]: Brainstorming potential workforce innovation event

[28:11 - 28:50]: In 2025 Zapada County will be what?

[28:51 - 29:36]: Outro