8 episodes

Educational leadership that aims to transform an underperforming Central Texas community school system with student-centered, no excuses leadership design — chasing the question: what does it take?

Mainly Marlin Marlin ISD

    • Education

Educational leadership that aims to transform an underperforming Central Texas community school system with student-centered, no excuses leadership design — chasing the question: what does it take?

    Fine arts and the impact that the arts have on students

    Fine arts and the impact that the arts have on students

    Superintendent Dr. Darryl Henson, Executive Director of Student Services Dr. Stacy Parker and special guests Athletic Director Sheila Henderson and Band Director Kevin Smith remind us of the role the arts and music education can play as students return to schools. Listen as they defend arts education as not merely a side street, but a main artery for community pride, self expression, and engagement.

    • 20 min
    The value of athletics and turning potential into performance

    The value of athletics and turning potential into performance

    Join Marlin Head Football Coach Ruben Torres and The Team as they discuss the profound impact of Marlin Athletics on students, schools, and the greater Marlin community and how the pride of being a Bulldog has created a more positive learning environment.

    • 23 min
    Creating a strategic plan to guide schools and impact academic achievement

    Creating a strategic plan to guide schools and impact academic achievement

    In this episode, The Team discusses unpacking dysfunctional systems to create a data-driven vision for an underperforming district.

    • 35 min
    Cultivating a championship mentality in K-12 schools through systems organization

    Cultivating a championship mentality in K-12 schools through systems organization

    In this episode, the team discusses how systems organization, along with processes and procedures, contributes to a thriving learning environment — and a championship mentality that sets students up for their own personal greatness.

    • 27 min
    Making good on our obligation to provide literacy instruction to students

    Making good on our obligation to provide literacy instruction to students

    In this episode, Dr. Darryl Henson and his team explore the realities of literacy instruction in underperforming districts, and the obligation to protect students by ensuring they have the real-world skillset they need to read, write, and thrive.

    • 31 min
    Starting the school year strong

    Starting the school year strong

    In this episode, Dr. Darryl Henson, Lawrence Galloway, Dr. Stacy Parker, and Patrice Woodson discuss avoiding the summer slide and capturing the energy of a brand new year. Stay tuned for Dr. Henson's advice to students which includes self advocacy, a growth mindset, and above all — loving yourself.

    • 23 min

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