Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast

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Welcome to "Unlock 360: an LTL Podcast," where we dive deep into the transformative work of LTL360. In each episode, uncover the powerful stories of schools and educational institutions that LTL360 has assisted in their journey toward excellence. Join us as we explore the remarkable impact of strategic planning, data-driven solutions, and the unwavering commitment of the LTL360 team in revolutionizing the educational landscape. If you're passionate about education and intrigued by the behind-the-scenes work that empowers schools to thrive, this podcast is your front-row seat to inspiring narratives of transformation and success. Tune in and unlock the 360-degree view of educational excellence with us!

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27 min

S.3 | Ep. 5: Shaping Greenville ISD’s Legacy

Welcome to Season 3 of Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast! In this episode, host Dr. Graham Sweeney is joined by Wendy York Davoud, Founder of LTL360, and Dr. Joe Lopez, Superintendent of Greenville ISD, to explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing mid-sized school districts. Together, they discuss how fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration can empower educators to improve academic outcomes.Dr. Lopez shares insights into his district’s innovative Superintendent Advisory Councils and the importance of listening to students, parents, and educators to drive meaningful change. Wendy highlights how LTL360’s data-driven approach helps leaders across all levels work together to create impactful solutions. Tune in to hear how Greenville ISD is building a legacy of leadership and success through collaboration and strategic action.To learn more about LTL360 visit https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/ and to check out what’s going on at Greenville ISD, visit https://www.greenvilleisd.com/ Discover The 4 Key Steps You MUST Take Now to Stop Your Educators from Leaving here: https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/the4keysteps

26 min

S.3 | Ep. 4: Instilling Strong Leadership in Schools

Welcome to Season 3 of Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast! In this episode, host Rick Fernandez sits down with LTL 360 Founder Wendy York Davoud and Marlin ISD Superintendent Dr. Darryl Henson to discuss the importance of strong leadership in education. They explore how to build long-lasting, inclusive systems that are tailored to the needs of each school district and ensure equitable opportunities for all students.Wendy and Dr. Henson highlight the challenges of balancing urgent change with sustainable growth and emphasize the value of tenacity in driving positive outcomes. Dr. Henson shares his passion for the education profession and how loving the work can create an infectious environment for students and staff alike. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on creating a better future for our schools. Make sure to leave a like, comment, and subscribe!To learn more about LTL360 visit https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/ and to check out what’s going on at Marlin ISD, visit https://www.marlinisd.org/ Discover The 4 Key Steps You MUST Take Now to Stop Your Educators from Leaving here: https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/the4keysteps Host: Dr. Rick FernandezGuests: Wendy York Davoud, Founder, LTL360, Inc., USADr. Darryl Henson, Superintendent, Marlin ISDTime Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 01:49) Introduction(01:50 - 07:31) Instilling Strong Leadership in Education(07:32 - 10:33) Building Long-Lasting and Inclusive Systems(10:34 - 15:14) Balancing Leadership with a Dynamic Leader(15:15 - 21:49) Indicators of Growth(21:50 - 27:10) Tailoring Needs for Each School District(27:11 - 28:06) Closing

13 min

S.3 | Ep. 3: Empowering Leaders in Gregory-Portland ISD

Welcome to Season 3 of Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast! In this episode, host Rick Fernandez sits down with LTL360 Founder Wendy York Davoud and Gregory-Portland Superintendent Michelle Cavazos. They discuss the critical need for developing and empowering educational leaders through one-on-one and team coaching. Stay tuned until the end to hear their discussion on how we can evolve to provide a better education for our children.To learn more about LTL360 visit https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/ and to check out what’s going on at Gregory-Portland ISD, visit https://www.g-pisd.org/ Discover The 4 Key Steps You MUST Take Now to Stop Your Educators from Leaving here: https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/the4keysteps Host: Dr. Rick FernandezGuests: Wendy York Davoud, Founder, LTL360, Inc., USADr. Michelle Cavazos, Superintendent, Gregory-Portland ISDTime Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 01:02) Introduction (01:03 - 03:45) The Need for Leadership in Schools(03:46 - 07:09) Reading Your Team(07:10 - 10:56) High-Performing vs Low-Performing Leaders(10:57 - 12:33) How to Keep Evolving in Education (12:34 - 13:15) Closing

28 min

S.3 | Ep. 2: Building Literacy Together with Westwood ISD

Welcome to Season 3 of Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast! Today, host Rick Fernandez reconnects with Wendy York Davoud, Founder of LTL360, Inc., USA, and Wade Stanford, Superintendent of Westwood ISD. Following up on their last conversation, Wendy and Wade have been working together towards Westwood ISD’s literacy goal, set to be achieved by May 2025.In this episode, they give us an inside look at the incredible progress made so far. Wade shares the experiences of the Westwood ISD team working with LTL360, highlighting the shared passion both teams have for this important goal. Wendy provides a current snapshot of where they are on the path toward success and what’s ahead for the district's staff. Wade and Wendy drop nuggets of wisdom throughout the entire episode, so make sure to watch all the way through to soak it all in!To learn more about LTL360 visit their website at https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/ and to check out what’s going on at Westwood ISD click this link: https://www.westwoodisd.net/ Discover The 4 Key Steps You MUST Take Now to Stop Your Educators from Leaving here: https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/the4keysteps Host: Dr. Rick Fernandez Guests: Wendy York Davoud, Founder, LTL360, Inc., USAWade Stanford, Superintendent of Westwood ISDTime Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 01:23) Introduction (01:24 - 04:46) Looking at the Scorecard(04:47 - 07:06) Invested in the Journey(07:07 - 11:03) Complimenting and Advancing(11:04 - 14:26) Eye on the Goal(14:27 - 17:38) Working as a Team(17:39 - 22:09) Where We Are Now(22:10 - 26:21) Getting In Your Way(26:22 - 27:23) 1% Better Everyday(27:24 - 28:34) Closing

34 min

S.3 | Ep. 1: Impacting Texas One School at a Time

Welcome to Season 3 of Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast! In this episode, host Ben Wiggins is joined by Wendy York Davoud, Founder, of LTL360, Inc., USA, and Erin Hagan Cherry, Operations Manager, of LTL360, Inc., USA. Together, Wendy and Erin debriefed their first meeting with Westwood ISD and the powerful points of the meeting for the district and for themselves. Erin dives into what a district can expect from the operations side of LTL360, showing the importance of relationships even in this facet of the business and how they differentiate themselves from their competitors. Erin and Wendy then get into the different types of data and how they utilize more qualitative data points to help better education, fighting to make an impact for both the teacher and the student through their work. Buckle up for this amazing and heartfelt episode on Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast.Discover The 4 Key Steps You MUST Take Now to Stop Your Educators from Leaving here: https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/the4keysteps Host: Ben Wiggins, Founder, Podcast ArchitectsGuests: Wendy York Davoud, Founder, LTL360, Inc., USAErin Hagan Cherry, Operations Manager, LTL360, Inc., USATime Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 00:49) Introduction (00:50 - 03:03) A Welcoming Environment(03:04 - 06:07) Progress Not Perfection(06:08 - 10:21) Pull Up A Chair(10:22 - 12:34) It’s About Who We Are(12:35 - 16:24) Importance of Behind the Scenes(16:25 - 21:58) Relationships at All Levels(21:59 - 27:42) Looking at Data in a New Light(27:43 - 29:10) Observing the Students (29:11 - 29:58) Impacting the School District(29:59 - 33:44) Why the World Needs Teachers(33:45 - 34:04) Closing

19 min

Westwood ISD Testimonial

Welcome back to Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast! In this episode, staff from Westwood ISD share their experiences after LTL360 visited their district to provide guidance and coaching. Westwood ISD staff reflect on the value of collaboration, the unique strengths each person brings, and how LTL360’s approach has supported their commitment to student success.Educators from K-12 discuss the shared mission of their district and why they believe LTL360 is a powerful partner in helping schools achieve meaningful results. These testimonials provide valuable insight for anyone considering working with LTL360 and showcase the positive influence they’ve had at Westwood ISD.Tune in to hear how Westwood ISD is excited to continue growing alongside LTL360 as they further their dedication to student success.Visit our website to hear more success stories and learn more about LTL360: https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/ Discover The 4 Key Steps You MUST Take Now to Stop Your Educators from Leaving here: https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/the4keysteps Guests: Westwood ISD FacultyTime Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 08:02) Testimonial #1(08:03 - 14:05) Testimonial #2(14:06 - 19:23) Testimonial #3

34 min

S.3 | Ep. 0: Inside LTL360: Origins and Innovations

Welcome back to Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast! Today, join Wendy York Davoud, the founder of LTL360, along with team members Erin Hagan Cherry, Operations Manager, and Kristen Buczek, Systems Improvement Coach, as they discuss Wendy's background and the origins of LTL360. The team delves into the unique characteristics that set LTL360 apart and the significance of their work in the education space, offering an insightful look at the LTL360 team that you won’t want to miss.Visit our website to hear more success stories and learn more about LTL360 https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/ Discover The 4 Key Steps You MUST Take Now to Stop Your Educators from Leaving here: https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/the4keysteps Host: Wendy York Davoud, Founder & Systems Improvement Coach, LTL360Guests: Erin Hagan Cherry, Operations Manager, LTL360Kristen Buczek, Systems Improvement Coach, LTL360Time Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 01:31) Introduction(01:32 - 10:41) The Origin of LTL360(10:42 - 12:23) The Differentiator(12:24 - 15:44) You’re Not Alone(15:45 - 20:52) Not a Set Process(20:53 - 22:51) Impacting School Districts(22:52 - 26:07) Giving Hope to Our Teachers(26:08 - 31:31) Hurdles of Unbelief(31:32 - 33:50) Initiative Overload(33:51 - 34:21) Closing

31 min

S.2 | Ep. 3: Beyond the Books: Whole Child Education

Welcome to Season 2 of Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast! In this episode, host Wendy York Davoud is joined by Jeffrey Hunt, Ed.D, Director of Charter Schools from Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. Tune in to listen to Wendy and Jeffrey share thoughts, stories, and insights on just how important and impactful what students have to say is and how paying mind to their thoughts can have massive direct benefits on the schooling system. This episode looks at this subject from a broad angle but also in a very personal light, and there is no doubt that the conversation that unfolds will be eye-opening for many. You absolutely will not want to miss this episode of Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast!Discover The 4 Key Steps You MUST Take Now to Stop Your Educators from Leaving here: https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/the4keysteps Host: Wendy York Davoud, Founder & Systems Improvement Coach, LTL360Guests: Jeffrey Hunt, Ed.D, Director of Charter Schools, Fresno County Superintendent of SchoolsTime Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 00:51) Introduction (00:52 - 07:19) The Reason Behind the “Why”(07:20 - 12:05) Doing Better for All(12:06 - 20:43) Communities Supporting Schools(20:44 - 28:52) Student Voice - Listening to the Students(28:53 - 29:11) Seeking Student Input(29:12 - 30:30) Looking to the Future(30:31 - 31:14) Closing

22 min

S.2 | Ep. 2: Equity in Education

Welcome back to Season 2 of Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast! Today, our host Wendy York Davoud, the Founder & Systems Improvement Coach at LTL360, is joined by Marianna Vinson, the Interim Superintendent at Lemon Grove School District. In this compelling episode, delve into the inspiring journey of Marianna Vinson, a first-generation Mexican American who rose to become the Interim Superintendent at Lemon Grove School District. Tune in as Wendy and Marianna passionately discuss the critical importance of equity in education, their unwavering commitment to developing teachers and leaders, and the pivotal role of data in driving positive change within schools. Gain valuable insights and be inspired by this powerful conversation. Discover The 4 Key Steps You MUST Take Now to Stop Your Educators from Leaving here: https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/the4keysteps Host: Wendy York Davoud - Founder, LTL360, Inc.Guest: Marianna Vinson - Interim Superintendent at Lemon Grove School DistrictTime Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 00:40) Introduction(00:41 - 03:43) Background on our Guest(03:44 - 05:00) The Meaning of Equity(05:01 - 11:25) Supporting Teachers Through LTL(11:26 - 14:49) How Big of a Role does Data play when Teaching (14:50 - 16:45) One thing Our Guest would Change about Education (16:46 - 20:26) Future Plans with Education (20:27 - 22:08) Closing Thoughts

51 min

S.2 | Ep.1: How Education Must Be Improved

Welcome to Season 2 of Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast! Today, our guest host, Dr. Rick Fernandez, is joined by Wade Stanford, the Superintendent at Westwood ISD, and the star of the show, Wendy York Davoud, Founder, LTL360, Inc., USA. Dr. Rick starts the podcast by discussing the shortage of teachers, the reasons for their departure from the education sector, and strategies to address this challenge. The conversation then delves into topics such as coaching new teachers, assessing student learning, leveraging data, and much more! Don’t miss out on this insightful episode of Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast!Discover The 4 Key Steps You MUST Take Now to Stop Your Educators from Leaving here: https://www.leadteachlearn360.com/the4keysteps Host: Dr. Rick Fernandez - Director of K-12, Anser Advisory Guests: Wendy York Davoud - Founder, LTL360, Inc., USAWade Stanford - Superintendent, Westwood ISDTime Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 01:40) Introduction (01:41 - 06:28) Why are we Losing Teachers(06:29 - 12:56) Training New Teachers (12:57 - 19:12) Are Students Actually Learning(19:13 - 24:58) Using Data to Make Better Students Proactively (24:59 - 26:48) Giving Students Your First Best(26:49 - 30:16) Recording Classes to Coach(30:17 - 43:53) Coaching Teachers as They Move Up Quickly(43:54 - 50:15) What Separates LTL from other Coaching Organizations