Rockwall ISD Podcast: Keeping it Real with Dr. Villarreal

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with David Carter, Senior Chief of Financial Officer. They talk about  the commonly asked question - Is Rockwall ISD Fully Funded?

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Utley Middle School Principal Kristin Marceau and Garcia Elementary School Principal Crystal Shaklee. They talk about the programs and support they have received as new principals. 

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with the new principal of the Rockwall High School Ninth Grade Campus, Shanon Zais; the new principal of the Rockwall-Heath High School Ninth Grade Campus, Dr. Jeff Chandler; and Chief Academic Officer for Secondary School, Dr. Megan Gist. They talk about planning that is happening now in anticipation of both ninth grade campuses opening in August 2024.

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Senior Chief Financial Officer David Carter and Executive Director of Operations Will Salee. They talk about the progress and challenges facing the 2021 Bond Program.

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Principal of the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy Alison Belliveau, Culinary Arts Chef Cody Hayes and culinary arts student Clay C. They talk about authentic learning experiences at the GBCCA and integrating the A3 Management Learning process. 

College admissions can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. What do parents need to know to help their student navigate the college admissions process? Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal sits down with Rockwall High School Lead Counselor Kara Everhart and Rockwall-Heath High School Lead Counselor Lori Quick to discuss what you need to know to help your child for college.   Published: February 7, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks about the new Rochell ES & Elementary Schools in the upcoming 2021 Bond Proposal with Kelli Crossland, our principal at Rochell Elementary School, and Dr. Mary Johnston, our Chief Academic Officer of Elementary Schools.

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks about the upcoming 2021 Bond Proposal with David Carter, our Senior Chief Financial Officer, and Luann Hughes, our Executive Director of Technology.  

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks about the upcoming 2021 Bond Proposal with Ben Sumrak our District Director of Fine Arts and Russ Reeves our District Director of Athletics.

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks about the upcoming 2021 Bond Proposal with our middle school principals: David Blake from Williams, Derrice Randle from Cain and Dane Steinberger from Utley.

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks about 9th grade centers with Dr. Amy Ellis, Chief of Curriculum & Instruction, Todd Bradford, Principal of Rockwall-Heath High School and Kevin Samples, Principal of Rockwall High School.

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with David Carter, Senior Chief Finance Officer, and Will Salee, Executive Director of Operations. They talk about the 2021 Bond Proposal that will be on the ballot for voters on November 2. This is the first of a series of bond podcasts over the next several weeks. We will highlight different aspects of the bond propositions in more detail during the series. This episode is an overview of the entire bond proposal.

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Chief Curriculum & Instruction Officer Dr. Amy Ellis, Principal of RHS Kevin Samples, and Principal of RHHS Todd Bradford. They talk about the challenges and successes of Online Campus Learning on the secondary level.

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Dr. Amy Anderson, Chief Academic Officer for Secondary, and Doug Frank, Secondary ELA/LOTE Coordinator about Choice Reading, a new program in our secondary schools. 

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal hosts Leigh Shelton, theatre teacher from Rockwall High School, Jenae Glanton, theatre teacher from Rockwall-Heath High School and Fine Arts Director Chris Kosterman. They talk about their theatre programs as well as fine arts in general and the impact it makes on the success of students.

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Coach Rodney Webb, Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator for Rockwall High School, Coach Mike Spradlin, Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator for Rockwall-Heath High School, and district Athletic Director, Russ Reeves. They talk about how their athletic programs, academics and extracurricular activities and how they play a huge part in their students’ success. A cookie rivalry is born around the 28 minute mark...

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Justin Holland, member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 33rd District, about education, supporting teachers, the upcoming legislative session and more.

In this episode, Dr. Villarreal talks with Principal Alison Belliveau about the first year of Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy, lean management and more.

In this episode of the Rockwall ISD Podcast: Keeping it Real with Dr. Villarreal, Dr. V speaks with Rockwall ISD’s 2019 National Merit Semifinalists about how they became so academically successful, who inspired them, what they recommend to others and some other fun stuff!

In this episode of the Rockwall ISD Podcast: Keeping it Real with Dr. Villarreal, Dr. V speaks with Tom Maglisceau and Patrick Just of the Student Services Department about the Better Together mindset.

Enjoy the intro music to our upcoming podcast and stay tuned for the first episode!