The RISD Podcast
Episode 5
RISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum joins Chris “Dr. HR” Goodson to discuss STAAR 2.0 with guests Dr. Kristin Leeper, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Services; Gina Ortiz, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Jacob Cortez, Executive Director of Accountability and Continuous Improvement. View The RISD Podcast Episode 5 Transcript (PDF)
Episode 4
Episode 3
The RISD Podcast – Episode 3 RISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum joins Chris “Dr. HR” Goodson and Dr. Matthew Gibbins for a podcast about services and resources available through the RISD Family Services Center that help families to clear hurdles for teaching and learning, plus a segment on the elementary disability awareness program To Be Like Me. View The RISD Podcast Episode 3 Transcript (PDF)
Guests include:
- Abbie Kauffman, Network of Community Ministries President & CEO
- Joe Miniscalco, RISD Executive Director of Student Services
- Vanessa Montez, Program Specialist, RISD’s Newcomer Center
- Hollis Owens, Founder & CEO of To Be Like Me
- Katie Barrett, Executive Director of RISD Special Student Services
- Becky Stevens, Principal of White Rock Elementary.
Episode 2
Episode 1
Premiere episode of The RISD Podcast. Hosted by RISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum and Chris “Dr. HR” Goodson. Guests include Berkner HS Mariachi Band sponsor Lydia Villarreal and student Leo Camacho; RISD principals of the year Dr. Charmaine Curtis and Chris Choat.