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Rockwall ISD Podcast: Keeping it Real with Dr. Villarreal, hosted by Dr. V, is a podcast that will dive into a range of education-related topics.
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Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with David Carter, Senior Chief Finance Officer, and Will Salee, Executive Director of Operations. They talk about the 2021 Bond Proposal that will be on the ballot for voters on November 2. This is the first of a series of bond podcasts over the next several weeks. We will highlight different aspects of the bond propositions in more detail during the series. This episode is an overview of the entire bond proposal.
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Chief Curriculum & Instruction Officer Dr. Amy Ellis, Principal of RHS Kevin Samples, and Principal of RHHS Todd Bradford. They talk about the challenges and successes of Online Campus Learning on the secondary level.
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Dr. Amy Anderson, Chief Academic Officer for Secondary, and Doug Frank, Secondary ELA/LOTE Coordinator about Choice Reading, a new program in our secondary schools.
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
In this episode, Dr. Villarreal hosts Leigh Shelton, theatre teacher from Rockwall High School, Jenae Glanton, theatre teacher from Rockwall-Heath High School and Fine Arts Director Chris Kosterman. They talk about their theatre programs as well as fine arts in general and the impact it makes on the success of students.
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Coach Rodney Webb, Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator for Rockwall High School, Coach Mike Spradlin, Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator for Rockwall-Heath High School, and district Athletic Director, Russ Reeves. They talk about how their athletic programs, academics and extracurricular activities and how they play a huge part in their students’ success. A cookie rivalry is born around the 28 minute mark...
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Justin Holland, member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 33rd District, about education, supporting teachers, the upcoming legislative session and more.
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Principal Alison Belliveau about the first year of Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy, lean management and more.
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
In this episode of the Rockwall ISD Podcast: Keeping it Real with Dr. Villarreal, Dr. V speaks with Rockwall ISD’s 2019 National Merit Semifinalists about how they became so academically successful, who inspired them, what they recommend to others and some other fun stuff!
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
In this episode of the Rockwall ISD Podcast: Keeping it Real with Dr. Villarreal, Dr. V speaks with Tom Maglisceau and Patrick Just of the Student Services Department about the Better Together mindset.
Monday Sep 24, 2018
Monday Sep 24, 2018
Enjoy the intro music to our upcoming podcast and stay tuned for the first episode!