Accelerating Texas K12 Education
Teach for America has been a cornerstone in creating more educators for the nation. The nonprofit founded in 1989 operates in more than two dozen regions across the country and introduces commitment from young educators into vulnerable school systems. In the latest podcast episode of “Accelerating Texas K-12 Education,” host JW Marshall is joined by…
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K12 Summit Educator Series: Bringing Bilingual Education to the Forefront
To kick off its first episode, host of K12 Summit’s new Educator Series podcast, JW Marshall, spoke with Dr. Liz Garza Garcia, president of BEAM with 16 years in education. While “Lizzie,” as nicknamed in college, would have never been associated with teaching, Garcia began mentoring and tutoring students in junior college. The experience…
Accelerating Texas K12 Education
K12 Summit Educator Series: Supporting Bilingualism Across Texas
Host of K12 Summit’s Educator Series podcast, JW Marshall, sat down with David Nungaray, the public relations chair for the Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE) and bilingual consulting partner with The New Teacher Project. Growing up as a bilingual student himself, Nungaray has a mission of elevating the importance of multilingual education. For his…
Accelerating Texas K12 Education
Summit K12: The Power of Student Choice Reading Programs
Roni Burren, President of TCTELA, is a self-professed lover of books, children, and justice. She is a longtime K12 educator and current adjunct professor at the University of Houston. She spoke with JW Marshall about her role as president of the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts and its focus on supporting ELA…
Accelerating Texas K12 Education
Accelerating Texas K12 Education: Connecting the real world to the classroom.
For twenty-seven years, Jen Meyer, President of Science Teachers Associations of Texas (STAT) and educator, has been well-versed in education ranging from elementary to special education. Meyer, the coordinator for elementary science, describes her career as an “Interesting and exciting educational career.”Meyer shares that fellow educators she has known have amazed her with the community’s…
Accelerating Texas K12 Education
Accelerating Texas K12 Education: The Importance of Personalized Instruction for Students
The core foundation of every successful movement in cultivating change and growth is education. Former district superintendent and current Executive Director of The Texas School Alliance, Dr. Curtis Culwell, joined host J.W. Marshall to speak about educational policy, innovation, and student experience. Dr. Culwell realizes that not every student starts at the same place; wherein…
Accelerating Texas K12 Education
Accelerating Texas K12 education: The Future of Innovation in School Districts
In this episode of Accelerating Texas K12 Education, host, JW Marshall, of Summit K12, is joined by Doug Roberts, Founder/CEO of, the Institute for Education Innovation. The two discussed what dive into what it is that Robert’s organization does at both a local and national level. Robert’s also offereds insights on into the past, present,…
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The Framework Series Advantage: The RED Marketing Edge Every Brand Needs
Marketing is evolving fast, and brands must adapt or risk being left behind. RED Marketing highlights the critical need for messaging that is relevant, easy to engage with, and distinct. These three factors set successful brands apart. A 2023 McKinsey study found that companies leading in customer experience achieved more than double the revenue growth…
The Framework Series Advantage: Strengthening Teams with Conversational Capacity
Effective team communication is important in today’s fast-paced business environment. In his book Conversational Capacity: The Secret to Building Successful Teams That Perform When the Pressure Is On, Craig Weber highlights the importance of balancing candor and curiosity in discussions. This approach helps teams navigate complex challenges, leading to stronger decision-making and improved organizational…
A DisruptED Series of Conversations with Marketing Thought Leader Ivonne Kinser, Author of THINK (Ep. 3)
In an era where marketing is constantly reinventing itself, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just keeping up with the latest technology—it demands a new way of thinking. With over 14,000 marketing tools available today, the landscape is more complex than ever. As AI accelerates change and traditional tactics lose their impact,…
DisruptED in the D with Chris Dargin Part 2
As the tech industry continues to reshape the globe and offer up unprecedented opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce disruption, it has also allowed some big towns the ability to see benefits. With Detroit rebuilding itself from economic downturns and industrial decline, the city is seeing a rise in tech-driven initiatives aimed at fostering…