Episodes

Powercast Episode 12: Cultivating Greatness in West Sabine 06.06.2025 21:38

Welcome to the newest episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight, where we talk about the exciting intersection of technology and education! In this episode hosts Dr. Rick Fernandez and Jeff Pelzel sit down with Dr. Carnelius Gilder, Superintendent of West Sabine ISD. They talk about the exciting new initiatives happening in West Sabine ISD, and how Dr. Gilder is transforming his small rural d...

Powercast Episode 11: Leading with Innovation: Dr. Michelle Morse on AI, Education, and Leadership 04.06.2025 21:38

Welcome to the latest episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight , where we explore innovative leadership in the Bettendorf Community School District! In this episode, Dr. Rick Fernandez and co-host Jeff Pelzel sit down with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Morse to discuss critical topics, including managing school districts during COVID-19 and leveraging AI to support staff. Dr. Morse also shares...

Powercast Episode 9: Child-Centered Leadership at Raytown Quality Schools 09.05.2025 24:50

Welcome to the newest episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight, where we talk about the innovative leadership in Raytown Quality Schools! In this episode, Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Superintendent Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox to discuss everything from AI in schools to business relationships with school districts. Dr. Knox shares how her journey to superintendency shapes her connection wi...

Powercast Episode 10: College, Career, and Confidence: The Del Valle Approach 09.05.2025 33:37

Welcome to another episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight! In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Gutierrez, Superintendent of Del Valle ISD, to explore his powerful leadership journey and the innovative work happening across his district. Dr. Gutierrez opens up about his unique path to the superintendency and the bold, student-centered decisions that are reshaping opportunitie...

Powercast Episode 8: Creating Opportunities in Jacksonville North Pulaski 01.05.2025 26:07

Welcome to the newest episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight, where we talk about the exciting intersection of technology and education! In this episode recorded at the AASA conference in New Orleans, hosts Dr. Rick Fernandez and Jeff Pelzel sit down with Dr. Jeremy Owoh, Superintendent of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District in Arkansas. Dr. Owoh shares his fascinating journey from...

Powercast Episode 7: Student-Centered Leadership in Birmingham City Schools 22.04.2025 25:36

Welcome to the newest episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight, where we talk about the exciting intersection of technology and education! In this episode, hosts Dr. Rick Fernandez and Jeff Pelzel sit down with Dr. Mark Sullivan, Superintendent of Birmingham City Schools, to explore his remarkable journey from substitute teacher to superintendent in the same district over a 30-year career. D...

Powercast Episode 6: From Classroom to Superintendency 17.04.2025 33:11

Welcome to the newest episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight, where we talk about the exciting intersection of technology and education! In this episode recorded at the AASA conference in New Orleans, hosts Dr. Rick Fernandez and Jeff Pelzel sit down with Dr. Rupak Gandhi, Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools, to explore his remarkable journey in education. Dr. Gandhi shares his unexpect...

Powercast Episode 5: Leading with Vision at Visalia Unified 15.04.2025 24:29

Welcome to the newest episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight, where we talk about the exciting intersection of technology and education! Hosts Dr. Rick Fernandez and Jeff Pelzel sit down with Dr. Kirk Shrum, Superintendent of Visalia Unified School District, to explore educational leadership and innovation in California's Central Valley. In this episode, Dr. Shrum shares his unique journey...

Powercast Episode 4: Innovation and the Future of Learning at Elizabeth Forward 08.04.2025 18:46

Welcome to the newest episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight, where we talk about the exciting intersection of technology and education! Join hosts Dr. Rick Fernandez and Jeff Pelzel as they sit down with Keith Konyk, Superintendent of Elizabeth Forward School District. In this episode, Keith shares the district's impressive journey as a technology leader in education, having provided iPad...

Powercast Episode 3: Building the Western Placer of Tomorrow 27.03.2025 41:11

Welcome to the newest episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight, where we talk about the exciting intersection of technology and education! Dr. Rick Fernandez and co-host Jeff Pelzel sit down with Superintendent Kerry Callahan to discuss the rebranding and bright future of Western Placer district in California! Superintendent Callahan shares how Western Placer USD is growing district enrollme...

Powercast Episode 2: Student First Budgeting at Northwest ISD 28.02.2025 39:33

Welcome to a new episode of Powercast: Executive Leader Spotlight, where we explore the exciting intersection of technology and education! In this episode, host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Jonathan Pastusek, CFO at Northwest ISD, to dive into the financial side of school district management. Jonathan shares how his team is streamlining processes, improving efficiencies, and getting district...

Powercast Episode 1: Superintendent Spotlight: The Spirit of Innovation at Tomball ISD 30.01.2025 19:37

Welcome to the kickoff episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight, where we talk about the exciting intersection of technology and education! Host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora, Superintendent of Schools for Tomball ISD, at the Tomball Roundtable Artificial Intelligence Network Symposium (TRAINS). In this episode, they explore the origins of Dr. Martha’s passion f...