Rockwall ISD Podcast: Keeping it Real with Dr. Villarreal

Keeping It Real with Dr. Villarreal - New Campus Leaders

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Utley Middle School Principal Kristin Marceau and Garcia Elementary School Principal Crystal Shaklee. They talk about the programs and support they have received as new principals. 

Keeping It Real with Dr. Villarreal - Planning for the Ninth Grade Campuses

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with the new principal of the Rockwall High School Ninth Grade Campus, Shanon Zais; the new principal of the Rockwall-Heath High School Ninth Grade Campus, Dr. Jeff Chandler; and Chief Academic Officer for Secondary School, Dr. Megan Gist. They talk about planning that is happening now in anticipation of both ninth grade campuses opening in August 2024.

Keeping It Real with Dr. Villarreal - Progress and Challenges Facing the 2021 Bond Program

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Senior Chief Financial Officer David Carter and Executive Director of Operations Will Salee. They talk about the progress and challenges facing the 2021 Bond Program.

Keeping It Real with Dr. Villarreal - A3 Lean Management

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Principal of the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy Alison Belliveau, Culinary Arts Chef Cody Hayes and culinary arts student Clay C. They talk about authentic learning experiences at the GBCCA and integrating the A3 Management Learning process. 

Keeping it Real with Dr. Villarreal - Planning for College

College admissions can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. What do parents need to know to help their student navigate the college admissions process? Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal sits down with Rockwall High School Lead Counselor Kara Everhart and Rockwall-Heath High School Lead Counselor Lori Quick to discuss what you need to know to help your child for college.  

Published: February 7, 2023

2021 Bond Proposal: New Rochell ES & Elementary Schools

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks about the new Rochell ES & Elementary Schools in the upcoming 2021 Bond Proposal with Kelli Crossland, our principal at Rochell Elementary School, and Dr. Mary Johnston, our Chief Academic Officer of Elementary Schools.

2021 Bond Proposal: Technology

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks about the upcoming 2021 Bond Proposal with David Carter, our Senior Chief Financial Officer, and Luann Hughes, our Executive Director of Technology.  

2021 Bond Proposal: Athletics and Fine Arts

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks about the upcoming 2021 Bond Proposal with Ben Sumrak our District Director of Fine Arts and Russ Reeves our District Director of Athletics.

2021 Bond Proposal: Middle Schools

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks about the upcoming 2021 Bond Proposal with our middle school principals: David Blake from Williams, Derrice Randle from Cain and Dane Steinberger from Utley.

Rockwall ISD Podcast: Keeping it Real with Dr. Villarreal – 2021 Bond Proposal: 9th Grade Centers

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks about 9th grade centers with Dr. Amy Ellis, Chief of Curriculum & Instruction, Todd Bradford, Principal of Rockwall-Heath High School and Kevin Samples, Principal of Rockwall High School.