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Episode Synopsis
Welcome back to The Path Forward! In this milestone 100th episode, Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Dr. Keeley Boyer, Interim Superintendent of Ector County ISD. From her journey starting as a history teacher in Texarkana to leading one of Texas's most innovative districts, Dr. Boyer shares insights on teacher retention, principal development, and creating sustainable educational systems. Learn about Ector County's groundbreaking Principal Incentive Allotment program and how the district achieved having 44 teachers earning over $100,000 through strategic compensation. Don't miss this compelling discussion about growing talent from within and investing in educational excellence!Host: Dr. Rick FernandezGuest: Dr. Keeley Boyer, Interim Superintendent, Ector County ISDTime Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 00:56) Introduction and Sponsor Message (00:57 - 01:21) Guest Introduction (01:22 - 02:51) Career Journey and Teaching Background (02:52 - 05:43) Oregon Experience and Educational Systems (05:44 - 07:29) Transition to Texas and Exeter County (07:30 - 09:50) Becoming Interim Superintendent (09:51 - 11:47) Community Engagement and Current Challenges (11:48 - 13:08) Teacher Recruitment Strategies (13:09 - 15:19) Principal Incentive Allotment Program (15:20 - 16:48) Personal Life and Hobbies (16:49 - 17:38) Community Events and School Spirit (17:39 - 19:20) Future Vision and Closing#EducationalLeadership #TeacherCompensation #PrincipalLeadership #TeacherRetention #StrategicGrowth #ECISD #OpportunityCulture #TeacherIncentive #PrincipalDevelopment #TexasEducation #SchoolLeadership #GrowYourOwn #Episode100
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