Building Schools That Serve: Insights From Dr. Adriana Tamez

10/12/2025 32 min

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Episode Synopsis

Join Darryl Cobb, President of the Charter School Growth Fund, for a special edition of the Leader to Leader podcast recorded live at NACSACon 2025. Darryl sits down with Dr. Adriana Tamez—educator, executive leader, and fierce advocate for Houston’s underserved communities—to unpack what it takes to build and sustain great public schools.Drawing on her upbringing and a career grounded in service, Dr. Tamez reflects on her path from classroom teacher to President & CEO of the Tejano Center and Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success. Guided by a belief in education as the key to opportunity, she brings a powerful, community-centered lens to leadership.Together, Darryl and Dr. Tamez explore academic excellence, collaboration, and the day-to-day realities of serving diverse communities—offering clear, real-world insights for school leaders, policymakers, and advocates alike.

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