{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unlock 360","title":"S.4 | Ep. 16: Rethinking Success – Carrie Reed on Growth, Community Voice, and True Readiness","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/676325dc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2325,"description":"In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy R. York Davoud sits down with Carrie Reed, Deputy Superintendent of Splendora ISD in Texas.Carrie’s story moves from fourth-grade classroom teacher to principal, to briefly leaving public education entirely, and then returning with a renewed sense of purpose — now serving as deputy superintendent in the district where she once graduated and taught.From opening a brand-new elementary school in the middle of the pandemic to reshaping Splendora’s strategic direction and community-based accountability system, Carrie shares how growth for every student, deep relationships, and authentic community voice guide the district’s work.Key Moments10:40 Why Carrie once took out TRS and said she was done with public education20:18 Connecting growth measures, MAP, and accountability in a practical way20:58 Implementing new curriculum, including Bluebonnet Math, with fidelity27:17 Teacher collaboration structures: PLCs and dedicated lesson design time27:52 Using internalization documents and shared planning to lift all classrooms36:06 What makes Splendora ISD a special place for students and families36:35 Carrie’s recruitment pitch from the restaurant table to the classroom37:38 Gratitude: why she’s thankful for both family and opportunityWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeCarrie brings honesty, warmth, and a deeply grounded perspective on what it means to lead at the district level and still see herself as a fourth-grade teacher at heart.This episode offers a powerful look at how one district is aligning systems, people, and heart so that every learner is better prepared for life after graduation.Connect with Carrie ReedLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-reedWebsite: https://www.splendoraisd.org/ Follow Us:Wendy R. York Davoud LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyryork Lead Teach Learn 360 Website: https://leadteachlearn360.comLead Teach Learn 360 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-teach-learn-360%C2%B0/ About...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/cNqF3jSAGeObZtB8q6Pl2slNau9sCDYLUTBh6wENuzU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYjlk/YmIwNjIyZjk2ZTk4/MDUzMmEwNTZjMWNj/OWNjNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}