Welcome to Season 4 of Unlock 360°: An LTL Podcast! In our very first episode of the new season, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Lindsey Hawvermale, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Comanche ISD. With over two decades of experience, Lindsey shares her unique path from the science classroom to district leadership, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of ensuring equitable opportunities for all students.
Together, Wendy and Lindsey unpack strategies for vetting and implementing high-quality curriculum, navigating the complexities of supporting English learners, and piloting innovative approaches in mathematics instruction. Lindsey also delves into the impact of the Teacher Incentive Allotment program, transforming teacher retention and student growth, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how Comanche ISD is building a collaborative, supportive culture for educators and learners alike.
Key Moments03:34 Math Curriculum Challenges
07:41 Bluebonnet Training Revelation
12:38 "Empowering Students and Teachers"
15:15 "Mastering Connection for Student Growth"
17:31 Coaching and Teaching Simultaneously
23:23 Supporting Teachers in Hard Tasks
26:48 Teacher-Led Curriculum Development
29:59 Educational Project Management Overview
32:55 Integrating Writing Across Curriculum
35:43 Collective Teacher Efficacy Challenges
37:58 Streamlined Education System Benefits
Why You’ll Love This Episode
This episode will resonate with anyone working to build coherent systems that support, not stifle, teachers and students. Lindsey brings both warmth and wisdom as she details how her district is strategically investing in people, data, and design to create meaningful, equitable learning experiences. If you're passionate about growing teacher leaders, curating sustainable curriculum systems, or building a culture that says "we do hard things together", this conversation is for you.
About Unlock 360°
Unlock 360° is the podcast where school leaders and instructional trailblazers reveal how they’re turning bold vision into sustainable action. Powered by Lead Teach Learn 360, each episode brings you inside the systems, strategies, and human stories that drive school improvement—one leader, one learner, one breakthrough at a time.
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What is Unlock 360?
Each episode unpacks the practices, partnerships, and people behind measurable gains in student outcomes. From building collaborative leadership cultures to designing equity-driven systems, you'll hear what happens when clarity, coherence, and coaching align.
Whether you're a superintendent, campus leader, or classroom educator, Unlock 360 offers fresh insights, practical strategies, and an honest look at what it takes to create lasting impact. New episodes released biweekly.