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Heart to Heart with Superintendent Hernandez
We all have leaders that we know and respect, but what drives them and informs their decisions to better serve their communities? Join Superintendent Hernandez and special guests to hear stories of impactful leadership and the successes we see in Irving ISD. Dive in to get to know Irving leaders through their life journeys, leadership experiences, and insight into the Superintendent's heart.
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The Sky is The Limit - Featuring Trent and Brent Nickerson
by Irving ISD on 9/27/2023Length: 45Join us for the first episode of season 2 of Heart to Heart with Superintendent Hernandez featuring brothers, proud graduates and Irving natives Trent and Brent Nickerson. Trent is the principal of the first net zero in Texas, Lady Bird Johnson Middle School and Brent is the Head Football coach and Athletics Coordinator at Irving High School. Join us as they talk about their journey and what shaped them into becoming the leaders they are today.
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Season 1
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One Step at a Time - Featuring Estirlitz Gutierrez Lemos
by Irving ISD on 5/31/2023Length: 24Irving High School Sophomore Estirlitz Gutierrez Lemos came to the United States from Cuba just a year and a half ago. Superintendent Hernandez sits with him as he shares his journey and how far he has come. They talk about inspiration, integrity, leading by example, and the importance of striving to be better each day. -
33,000 Grandkids - Featuring Randy Randle
by Irving ISD on 4/26/2023Length: 28Join Board President Randy Randle and Superintendent Hernandez as they talk about how they stay grounded and keep their focus on what’s best for the kids of Irving ISD. The students and staff have truly become like an extension of their family. They discuss how each decision is an opportunity to improve and a testament to what can be accomplished through #ThePowerOfUs. -
Leading with a Servant's Heart - Featuring NeTassha Rendón
by Irving ISD on 3/29/2023Length: 20Listen in on the Heart to Heart with Superintendent Hernandez and Dr. NeTassha Rendón, Principal of Brandenburg Elementary School and parent of two Irving ISD students. They talk about what it takes to be truly committed to growing their staff and students, how they process feedback, solve problems and walk the walk. -
We Can Only Go So Far Alone - Featuring Thomas Vo
by Irving ISD on 2/22/2023Length: 24Tune in with Superintendent Hernandez and Nimitz High School senior, Thomas Vo, as they discuss what they've learned about leadership through the years. They dig into the importance of who we surround ourselves with and how to empower others through trust, service, and innovation. -
Where You Are and Where You Want to Be - Featuring Attorney Haim Vasquez
by Irving ISD on 1/25/2023Length: 38The path to success is a winding road. Follow along with us on the journey to leadership with our guest, Attorney Haim Vasquez and host Superintendent Hernandez. We discuss how they arrived at where they are now and the motivation, influence, community that helped along the way. Leadership is about staying hungry, continuous improvement, and always moving forward.
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Leading From Any Seat - Featuring Umayma Amir
by Irving ISD on 12/15/2022Length: 26Irving ISD is home to some truly insightful student leaders. Join Singley Academy senior, Umayma Amir, and Superintendent Hernandez as they talk about the importance of building capacity, letting go, and knowing when to sit down and empower others to lead. Tune in as we dig deeper into building leadership traits within ourselves and those around us.
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The Heart Behind the Badge - Featuring Police Chief Miller
by Irving ISD on 11/29/2022Length: 32An essential role in the community is an engaged and dedicated police department. Join Irving Police Chief Derick Miller and Superintendent Hernandez as we talk about modeling leadership through grit, determination, and heart. More than just a leadership style, we discuss the importance of enabling others to act, maintaining strong relationships, and building trust in the community we serve.
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Never Underestimate the Potential to Lead - Featuring Emilio Morlett
by Irving ISD on 10/21/2022Length: 17Join us for our premier Heart to Heart episode with Superintendent Hernandez and the District Secondary Teacher of the year and now Irving ISD HR Investigations & Hearings Officer, Emilio Morlett. We discuss what leadership embodies and methods of promoting a positive team culture through service and personal ownership. We consider the importance of embracing the diversity of Irving ISD and leading from the heart.
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Heart to Heart Podcast Trailer
by Irving ISD on 10/17/2022Length: 1Coming soon, join Superintendent Hernandez of Irving Independent School District for a podcast about leadership and successes we see in district and the Irving community. Subscribe to get to know our leaders through stories of their life journeys, leadership experiences, and insight into the Superintendent's heart.
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