The RISD Podcast

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.

The RISD Podcast – Episode 4

RISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum joins Chris “Dr. HR” Goodson to introduce Richardson ISD’s new Chief of Staff, Mike Jasso.

In the second segment, RISD’s approach to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) supports are discussed by guests Dr. Matthew Gibbins, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services; Joe Miniscalco, Chief Executive Director of Student Services; Dr. Summer Martin, Director of Counseling.

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.

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.

The RISD Podcast – Episode 2. RISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum and Chris “Dr. HR” Goodson interview nationally ranked athletes across RISD. Guests include: Lake Highlands High School Wildcat Men’s Basketball students Tre Johnson and Samson Aletan, with Coach Duffield; Women’s Wrestling students Fernanda Lopez with LHHS Coach Kevin Wainscott and Akeelah Moore with Richardson High School Coach Mike Roach; Pearce Mustang Preston Stout with Pearce High School Golf Coach Buchanan.

The RISD Podcast – 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.