On the Street: A #1LISD Journey

Leander ISD
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This podcast is an opportunity to continue the conversation around educational access and to highlight our efforts around increasing cultural competency for Leander ISD staff. Our work is about bringing people into the conversation and increasing dialectical practice.

  1. 06/18/2025

    Juneteenth & Shaping a Path for Educational Access

    As part of a special panel series highlighting public education in Texas, Leander ISD was invited to share how it is honoring Juneteenth through its ongoing commitment to educational access for each and every student. In this episode, Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D., and Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street are joined by LISD parent Serenity Coats and her daughter Jaya, a proud Leander High School graduate. Together, they reflect on the historic and personal significance of Juneteenth, and how meaningful relationships, representation, and opportunity continue to shape the student experience in Leander ISD. Take a listen as they share stories, insights, and commitments that honor the legacy of Juneteenth while advancing a future where every student belongs and thrives. DeWayne sits down with Serenity Coats and her daughter Jaya about the importance of Juneteenth in the African American community. Introductions (0:00-4:40) Get To Know Serenity and Jaya (4:40-5:56) DeWayne Opening Statements(5:56-8:16) How LISD Continues to Honor Juneteenth (8:16-9:46) Dr. Gearing’s Personal Connection to Educational Access (9:46-11:35) Serenity's Experience With LISD (11:35-19:31) Jaya’s Experience In LISD (19:31-22:26) What Is On The Horizon For LISD (22:26- 25:42) Jaya’s Major (25:42- 26:52) Open Discussion (26:52- 30:44)Outro (30:44-31:55)

    32 min

  2. 06/11/2025

    LGBTQ+ Month With Alexandra Peoples

    DeWayne sits down with Alexandra Peoples to discuss her backstory and why this month means so much to so many. Introductions (0:00-1:17) Backstories (1:17-8:08) Why LISD? (8:08-11:01) Favorite Place You Have Visited (11:01-17:14) What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self (17:14-29:32) Open Discussion (29:32-30:54)Outro (30:54-31:18)

    31 min

  3. 05/14/2025

    On The Street: Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islanders Month with Austin Prum

    On The Street: Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islanders Month with Austin Prum Knowles Elementary’s Physical Education teacher, Austin Prum sat down with Chief of the Office of Educational Access, DeWayne Street, to chat about Asian American Pacific Islanders Month. He uses his culture and life experiences to teach his students about diversity and acceptance. In his 11 years of education, Austin has seen many students come and go and has left a lasting impact on all of them. Enjoy this episode as we wrap up the school year. DeWayne sits down with Austin to learn more about how his culture has left an impression on his students. Intro: 0:00-1:46 Get to Know Austin: 1:46-5:21 Favorite Childhood Memory: 5:21-7:19 Learning To Do For Self: 7:19-9:52 When Did You Know You Wanted To Be A Teacher: 9:52-12:05 Impact on Students: 12:05- 15:01 What Brought You to Leander ISD: 15:01-17:14 Austin’s All Time Favorite Piece of Music: 17:14-20:08 The Importance of AAPI: 20:08-24:01 Final Thoughts: 24:01-26:30Outro: 26:30-27:04Season 2 Episode 8 – Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islanders Month with Austin Prum

    27 min

  4. 03/26/2025

    Women’s History Month with Ashley Anderson, Donna Simons, Dr. Erika Cruz

    Season 2 Episode 7 – Women’s History Month with Ashley Anderson, Donna Simons, and Dr. Erika Cruz DeWayne sits down with Ashley, Donna, and Erika about their backgrounds and the inspirational women in their lives. Introductions (0:00-1:30) Backstories (1:30-8:13) Favorite Subject, Favorite Teachers (8:13-13:53) Why LISD? (13:53-21:43) Why Women’s History Month is Important in LISD (21:43-27:54) Open Discussion (27:54-35:41) Outro (35:41-36:16)

    36 min

  5. 02/25/2025

    African American History Month with Leander HS Coach Kris Price

    Leander High School’s head football coach and Athletic Coordinator Kris Price joined the Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street to discuss what African American History Month means to them and what it’s like being a coach in this day and age. Price has more than 20 years of coaching experience and has called Leander ISD home for the last six years. He takes pride in preparing his student-athletes for the next level on an athletic and academic level. DeWayne sits down with Coach Price to learn more about him as a coach and person. (01:15) Later, DeWayne and Kris have a conversation centered around:  Why choose Leander ISD? (11:24) Lessons to learn from African American History Month (13:26) Words of wisdom from Coach Price (19:36) Challenges of coaching in today’s world (23:28) Closing (30:39)

    31 min

  6. 01/20/2025

    MLK Day with Rodney Page

    2025 marks the 39th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. MLK was a pioneer and trailblazer who inspired many during his time and continues to be a source of wisdom and guidance today. The guest for this episode of On the Street, Rodney Page, was one of many who took the civil rights leaders’ words to heart. Page went on to become not only the first women’s basketball coach at the University of Texas but also the first African American coach at UT. Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street sat down with Rodney to learn his story and how he was more than just a coach. --- DeWayne starts by asking Rodney about his story. Later, DeWayne and Rodney have a conversation centered around: (8:50) Navigating Life in 1963 (16:05) Coaching Career, More Than A Job (37:08) Rodney’s Mentors (41:01) The Meaning of MLK Day in 2025 (50:02) Closing

    51 min

  7. 11/20/2024

    Native American Heritage Month with Fran Harper

    Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street invited Camacho Elementary School Instructional Assistant Fran Harper to speak about her 17-year journey in LISD and what Native American Heritage Month means to her. (00:43) DeWayne starts by asking Fran about what led her to the instructional assistant role. Later, DeWayne and Fran have a conversation centered around: (07:36) The importance of celebrating Native American Heritage Month (13:35) Raising awareness of Native American communities (17:19) Research the history (24:04) Closing

    25 min

  8. 10/30/2024

    #1LISD with Tom Glenn and Bruce Gearing

    Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street had a special two-guest episode – current LISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing and Tom Glenn, a former LISD superintendent – to discuss the idea of #1LISD and, more specifically, the importance of unity across our 200-square-mile school district. Tom was able to offer a unique perspective of LISD being a one high school town – and just six schools in all – in the 1980s when he started as superintendent. Bruce's experience as superintendent of a school district with six feeder patterns and 48 schools offered interesting contrasts and challenges. At the end of the episode, DeWayne invites Sarah Grissom, the deputy superintendent of administrative services and strategic planning, to read the poem The Trough by Judy Brown. DeWayne starts welcoming Tom and Bruce onto the podcasts, noting the recent Unity Day earlier in October. Later, the three of them have a conversation centered around: (1:05) Tom Glenn's time as superintendent (6:15) The challenge of opening more schools (8:23) Building a culture (13:32) The challenges Bruce faces as the current LISD superintendent (20:40) Advice for educational leaders (24:37) Constancy of purpose (27:59) The impact of community cohesion (34:06) What makes the #1LISD community strong

    43 min
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This podcast is an opportunity to continue the conversation around educational access and to highlight our efforts around increasing cultural competency for Leander ISD staff. Our work is about bringing people into the conversation and increasing dialectical practice.

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