Educational leadership that aims to transform an underperforming Central Texas community school system with student-centered, no excuses leadership design — chasing the question: what does it take to give every student the education they deserve?

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Superintendent Dr. Darryl Henson, Executive Director of Student Services Dr. Stacy Parker and special guests Athletic Director Sheila Henderson and Band Director Kevin Smith remind us of the role the arts and music education can play as students return to schools. Listen as they defend arts education as not merely a side street, but a main artery for community pride, self expression, and engagement.

Fine arts and the impact that the arts have on students

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Join Marlin Head Football Coach Ruben Torres and The Team as they discuss the profound impact of Marlin Athletics on students, schools, and the greater Marlin community and how the pride of being a Bulldog has created a more positive learning environment.

The value of athletics and turning potential into performance

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In this episode, The Team discusses unpacking dysfunctional systems to create a data-driven vision for an underperforming district.

Creating a strategic plan to guide schools and impact academic achievement

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In this episode, the team discusses how systems organization, along with processes and procedures, contributes to a thriving learning environment — and a championship mentality that sets students up for their own personal greatness.

Cultivating a championship mentality in K-12 schools through systems organization

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In this episode, Dr. Darryl Henson and his team explore the realities of literacy instruction in underperforming districts, and the obligation to protect students by ensuring they have the real-world skillset they need to read, write, and thrive.

Making good on our obligation to provide literacy instruction to students

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In this episode, Dr. Darryl Henson, Lawrence Galloway, Dr. Stacy Parker, and Patrice Woodson discuss avoiding the summer slide and capturing the energy of a brand new year. Stay tuned for Dr. Henson&#39;s advice to students which includes self advocacy, a growth mindset, and above all — loving yourself.

Starting the school year strong

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It&#39;s the conversation that started it all. In this episode, join Dr. Darryl Henson, Lawrence Galloway, Dr. Stacy Parker, and Adam LeJeune in a candid conversation about leadership and using our power as adults to change the trajectory of children&#39;s lives.

Mainly Marlin Episode 2

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In the premiere episode of Mainly Marlin, Dr. Henson and his team discuss the transformative power of strong teaching and the influence and impact of teaching beyond the classroom. Stick around as they welcome Teacher of the Year Darius Kelley to Purple Water Studios to discuss the impact of teaching as a calling.

Mainly Marlin Episode 1

Educational leadership that aims to transform an underperforming Central Texas community school system with student-centered, no excuses leadership design — chasing the question: what does it take?