“Have a commitment and be determined and follow that passion to make a difference.”
— Pedro Martinez
San Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Pedro Martinez asks himself a single question each morning:
He asks himself: “How do I continue to build trust today?”
Now that’s a #winning question for making the world a better place.
This episode is stacked with tips from the San Antonio Independent School District’s Superintendent’s career leading Chicago’s education system with Arne Duncan, turning education around in Nevada, and now with a community ready for change in one of the fastest growing districts in the country.
This episode is stacked with tips from Pedro’s career leading Chicago’s education system with Arne Duncan, turning around education in Nevada, and now taking action in a community ready for change in one of the fastest growing districts in the country — San Antonio.
Take note of Pedro’s advice for strengthening your systems-building muscles, how to balance quick wins with long-term planning, and more!
Tune in for tips, tricks, insights and stories from Pedro Martinez and other education changemakers. #LeadersTablePodcast
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