Clovis Unified School District

Doc B Leadership Podcast

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The Doc B Leadership Academy Podcast shares the stories, lessons, and legacy of leaders across Clovis Unified School District — all inspired by the vision and values of Dr. Floyd “Doc” Buchanan. Hosted by Aaron Cook, Director of Program Evaluation, each episode features conversations with employees from every corner of the district – classified and certificated, veteran leaders and rising stars. They’ll share how they got here, why they stayed, what they’ve learned along the way, and how Doc B’s “take care of people” philosophy still shapes our work today. Whether you’re a current or aspiring...

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S1E7 - Hector Becerra: Serving Kids, Staff, and Community - The CUSD Way 07.01.2026 28:46

Show Notes: Hector Becerra In this episode of the Doc B Podcast, host Aaron Cook sits down with Lieutenant Hector Becerra of the Clovis Unified School District Police Department to talk about what school safety looks like when it’s built on relationships, visibility, and trust . Lt. Becerra shares how an elementary-school police K9 demonstration first planted the seed for law enforcement, why he p...

S1E6 - Troy Tirapelle: High Standards, High Achievement 16.12.2025 26:56

Show Notes: Troy Tirapelle In this episode of the Doc B Podcast , host Aaron Cook sits down with Coach Troy Tirapelle , a Clovis Unified alum and the head coach who has helped build Buchanan Wrestling into a California powerhouse , leading the Bears to eight State Championships . Coach Tirapelle shares the story of coming home to Clovis after competing at the NCAA level, why he believes public edu...

S1E5 - Rick Watson: Building CART 16.12.2025 39:53

Show Notes: Rick Watson In this episode of the Doc B Podcast , host Aaron Cook talks with Rick Watson , CEO of the Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART) and a 39-year veteran of Clovis Unified . Rick shares his “bookend” career—14 years at Clovis High and 14 years at CART —and the relationships, mentors, and leadership lessons that shaped his journey from science teacher to district l...

S1E4 - Jeanette Garcia: Service, Standards, and Clovis Unified 16.12.2025 24:19

Show Notes: Jeanette Garcia In this episode of the Doc B Podcast , Aaron Cook sits down with Jeanette Garcia , an Educational Services administrative assistant who has served Clovis Unified since 2004 —and who also knows the district as a CUSD parent . Jeanette shares the honest story of what first brought her to Clovis (benefits and stability), and what made her stay: the people, the standards, a...

S1E3 - Norm Anderson: Coaching, Community, and Clovis Unified 16.12.2025 31:05

Show Notes: Norm Anderson In this episode of the Doc B Podcast , Aaron Cook talks with Norm Anderson , Clovis Unified Deputy Superintendent and proud Clovis Unified alum . Norm shares how his story began as a student who bounced between schools, found belonging through tennis, and eventually returned to Clovis Unified as a teacher, coach, principal, and district leader. From the people who pushed...

S1E2 - Carlos Aleman: Pride in Every Campus 16.12.2025 15:45

Episode Notes: Carlos Aleman (Grounds Manager) In this episode of the Doc B Podcast , Aaron Cook sits down with Carlos Aleman , the Manager of the Grounds Department , whose team helps make every Clovis Unified campus feel clean, welcoming, and cared for. Carlos shares his powerful journey—born in Honduras , raised in El Salvador , coming to the U.S. at 13 without knowing English—and how hard work...

S1E1 - Dr. Corrine Folmer - Leading Through Relationships 16.12.2025 23:05

Episode Notes — Dr. Corrine Folmer In this kickoff episode of the Doc B Podcast, Aaron Cook sits down with Clovis Unified Superintendent Dr. Corrine Folmer for a personal conversation about leadership, relationships, and what it takes to serve nearly 44,000 students with high standards and pride. Dr. Folmer shares her journey into education (including a surprising start in civil engineering), the...