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Solve for X is the podcast where district leaders and EdTech innovators come together to tackle the real challenges in K–12 education. Hosted by Dr. Rick Fernandez, each episode explores what schools truly need, how vendors respond, and how stronger partnerships can lead to smarter solutions and better outcomes for students.
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This week on Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Eric Crabb, CEO of Valcourt Group, to explore what it really takes to build high-performing organizations and prepare the next generation of workforce lead
This week on Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Torrance Lewis, Assistant Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools, for a thought-provoking conversation on leadership, instructional practice, and the fut
This week on Solve for X , host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Sawyer Altman, CEO and Co-Founder of Aha Moments, Inc., to discuss how AI is reshaping personalized learning and why today's technology may finally solve
This week on Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez is joined by special co-host Ryan Patenaude, Founder of RP Impact Partners, for a conversation with Axel Petochi, Co-Founder of BaboBot, an AI-powered communication platf
This week on Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Shaily Baranwal, Founder and CEO of heyC, to explore one of K-12 education’s most persistent challenges: teacher retention. Drawing on her experience as a
This week on Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Sophie Smith, Founder and CEO, and Leah Guesman, Co-Founder of College Contact. What started as a viral TikTok moment during COVID quickly turned into a fa
In this episode of Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Dr. Terry Grier, former superintendent of Houston ISD, San Diego Unified, and Guilford County Schools, and now Co-Founder of Educentric. With decades
In this episode of Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Dr. Michael Conner, CEO and Founder of Agile Evolutionary Group and former superintendent, for a powerful conversation on leadership, systems thinkin
This week on Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Ryan Patenaude, Founder and Managing Director of RP Impact Partners and co-founder of FEV Tutor. Ryan shares the full journey from growing FEV Tutor from $
This week on Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Susan Miller, Senior Director of K–12 Consulting at Woolpert and a former school board member in Jefferson County, Colorado. With a unique background spann
This week on Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Dr. Miranda F. Walichowski, Professor at Texas A and M University and the Principal and Founding Human Architect of Human Architects. Miranda shares her un
This week on Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Matt Schiel, a retired Tomball ISD board member and Texas education advocate known for his steady, no-nonsense approach to governance. From why he first ra
This week, our host Rick Fernandez sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Norton, a relentless leader and CTE workforce expert with a remarkable journey through the heart of Tennessee’s education system. From her early days as a r
In this episode of Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez welcomes Tatiana Ciccarelli, National Solutions Director at Edmentum. A former special education and middle school math teacher from New York City, Tatiana shares h
In this episode of Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez welcomes Max Rombado, Legislative Director at Raise Your Hand Texas. A proud Houstonian and Springwoods High alum, Max brings deep experience navigating the Capitol
In this episode of Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez welcomes Russ Johnson, CEO of Tessera Technology Group and Trustee at Lorena ISD. With over 30 years in education and leadership, Russ shares how districts can stre
In this episode of Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez welcomes Jonathan Wachtel, Co-Founder of OurCo. With a background spanning journalism, diplomacy, and public affairs, Jonathan shares how OurCo helps districts move
In this episode of Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez welcomes David Sturtz, K12 Program Director at Woolpert. With a career spanning classroom teaching, educational services, and large-scale capital planning, David br
In the premiere episode of Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez welcomes Navy Counselor First Class Petty Officer Brenda Robinson—a dynamic leader, first-generation service member, and career recruiter. From a spontaneou
Sophie Smith
Senior Associate, Planning · Biosecurity for Scotland
1 appearance on this show
Susan Miller
Senior Director of K–12 Consulting · Astrology Zone
1 appearance on this show
Elizabeth Norton
author of "Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 years of fe... · Northwestern University
1 appearance on this show
Eric Crabb
Valcourt Group
1 appearance on this show
Torrance Lewis
Lincoln Public Schools
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Terry Grier
Educentric
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Michael Conner
Agile Evolutionary Group
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Patenaude
RP Impact Partners
1 appearance on this show
Miranda F. Walichowski
Human Architects
1 appearance on this show
Tatiana Ciccarelli
Edmentum
1 appearance on this show
Max Rombado
Raise Your Hand Texas
1 appearance on this show
Russ Johnson
Tessera Technology Group
1 appearance on this show
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