Welcome to The Path Forward! Hosted by Dr. Rick Fernandez, who's been a public educator for over 20 years. In each episode, we'll be joined by Superintendents while discussing innovation in education.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to The Path Forward! Hosted by Dr. Rick Fernandez, who's been a public educator for over 20 years. In each episode, we'll be joined by Superintendents while discussing innovation in education.
Recent episodes include "Rural Education Matters: Leadership and Advocacy with Bill Tarleton" (12 September 2025, 27 minutes), "Small Town, Big Impact: Leading with Community at Muenster ISD" (26 August 2025, 27 minutes), and "Getting Better on Purpose" (9 June 2025, 51 minutes).
The Path Forward publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 98 episodes.
Booking probability for The Path Forward is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Path Forward requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Path Forward's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Path Forward are Schools (K-12). The Path Forward has an education audience.
The Path Forward is an education show with 98 episodes published.
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Dr. Fernandez welcomes Bill Tarleton, Executive Director of the Texas Rural Education Association (TREA), for a candid conversation...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Dr. Fernandez sits down with Matthew Quick, Superintendent of Muenster ISD, for an inspiring conversation about leading in small-town...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Dr. Fernandez is joined by Jimmy Casas—renowned coach, bestselling author, and former principal—for an honest, motivating conversation about...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Dr. Fernandez is joined by Dr. Garth Larson, Co-Founder and CEO of FIRST Educational Resources, for a compelling conversation about...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Dr. Fernandez sits down with School Safety and Security Professional, Micheal Garcia, for a powerful...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Dr. Fernandez is joined by David Ritchey, Superintendent of Lamesa ISD. David dives into how he plans to utilize innovation in order...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Dr. Fernandez sits down with Dr. Carnelius Gilder, Superintendent of West Sabine ISD for a powerful discussion on how to navigate...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Dr. Fernandez sits down with Dr. Bobbie Trevino, Superintendent for Zapata County ISD for a powerful discussion on how to navigate...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Dr. Fernandez sits down with Richard Kincaid, Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of College and Career Pathways at the...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Dr. Fernandez is joined by Chris Steinbruck, Superintendent of Flour Bluff ISD, to talk about his unique journey from athletic...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward! In this episode recorded at TASA Midwinter 2025 Dr. Rick Fernandez reconnects with returning guest Dr. Tory Hill, Superintendent of Channelview ISD. Dr. Hill shares groundbreaking...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward! In this episode, Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Dr. Angela Dominguez, Superintendent of Donna ISD, to discuss how the district is pioneering new educational models to better...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward! In this episode Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Dr. John Moore, Superintendent of Galena Park ISD - Rick's home district and alma mater. Dr. Moore shares how the district maintains...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward! In this episode, Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Katie Kordel, Superintendent of Lovejoy ISD, to explore all the love and joy thriving within the district. Katie kicks things off...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward! In this milestone 100th episode, Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Dr. Keeley Boyer, Interim Superintendent of Ector County ISD. From her journey starting as a history teacher in...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward! Tune in for an insightful conversation as Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Dr. Chris Chappotin to discuss educational leadership, mentorship, and transparency in decision-making...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Superintendent Roberta Trevino of Zapata County ISD, Texas joins the conversation. With a significant portion of the county living in...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward! In this episode, Dr. Rick Fernandez is joined by Dr. Joe Sanfilippo, former superintendent and leadership expert. They explore the importance of transparency and vulnerability in...
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<p>Welcome to this episode, where we look at Hutto ISD’s journey as it works toward becoming a leading district in Central Texas. Superintendent Jenny Neatherlin shares updates on the district’s steady growth and the...
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<p>Welcome back to The Path Forward! In this episode, Dr. Rick Fernandez is joined by David Ritchey, where they discuss the powerful influence school boards have on the education system, from shaping policies to...
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