Super Intentional with Dr. Marc Smith

Dr. Smith sits down with Duncanville's new Head Girls' Basketball Coach Neiman Ford. During this highly engaging conversation. Coach Ford talks about the journey from his corporate management days to leading on the court and how he's embraced his leadership style of service to others while maintaining high expectations for himself, the student-athletes, and those he leads. He shares how his corporate experiences assisted him with transitioning roles from "peer to the boss", working with highly talented people, and reflecting on how setbacks only help you in "getting better every day." Finally, Coach Ford shared how his faith and spiritual practices help him to balance success with service. Coach Ford has the formula for success and a will to win!

During this episode, Dr. Smith sits down with Duncanville's Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Jaretha Jordan about leadership development. Dr. Jordan shares how the district intentionally implements differentiated leadership programs to meet the needs of the leader. Dr. Jordan emphasizes the importance of building systems of support for developing leaders that include job-embedded support, the power of reflective practices, building emotional intelligence, and more!

Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith knows all too well that leadership is the foundation for any team to thrive and be successful. A point that Duncanville High Schools' newest band director Mark Teal agrees. Teal is leading a band he once admired as a teen living in North Carolina. Now he is using his leadership to take his students to new performance heights and hopes it trickles down to student leaders to lead their fellow coeds.

Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith talks with middle school principals Kendria Davis-Martin of Byrd and Bryan Byrd of Reed about what it means to be a leader in the district. Both principals agree that supporting and being accountable to their staff is key to success, which leads to positive student outcomes in the classroom. They are excited about innovative programs like GEAR UP, which prepares students for college, and choice programs in business and health.

The one and only Lady Jade sits down for a chat with Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith in episode 8 of the Super Intentional Podcast. Lady Jade is a renown on-air personality with a passion for working with underprivileged, at-risk youth. Smith and Jade discuss mental health, reaching out to the community you came from, and removing the word "quitting" from your vocabulary.

During episode seven of the Super Intentional Podcast, Dr. Marc Smith has a chat with two coaches who could be considered experts on leadership and winning. Reginald Samples, head football coach at Duncanville High School, and David Peavy, DHS head boys basketball coach, talk about the importance of modeling good leadership and building rapport with parents. The duo also dispel the myth that coaching is easy in Dville because talent is abundant. Listen in as the trio outline great tips on leading winning programs.

Kenneth Govan is a Dville parent, longtime area manager for customer operations and service at Oncor, and prolific volunteer. Govan is a prime example of a servant leader. Listen in as he discusses his work’s impact and the importance of relationships with Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith.

"When we put that Panther on our chest, it means something," said Duncanville High School principal Michael McDonald. Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith chats with Duncanville High School principal Michael McDonald about leadership and reinforcing a champion’s mindset. The duo discusses leading through the pandemic, and establishing a campus culture of communication, accountability and listening.

The imagery students see while walking down the halls, impacts their vision of achievement. Jessica Linwood, principal of The Charles Acton Leadership Academy, is rebranding her campus to increase positive student and parent experiences on her campus.

Teachers of the Year Eika Johnson and Jessica Ford. Ford and Johnson give insight on how they ran effective classrooms during and after the pandemic. They also provide a need-to-know checklist for campus leaders that outlines what teachers need to be successful.

Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith has an honest conversation about leadership with intermediate school principals Tamra Thompson & Melanie Lewis. They discuss how they stay focused, what they are doing to retain teachers despite a shortage, and more!

Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith knows the value of being “Super Intentional,” especially when it comes to educating students, inspiring teachers, supporting families and growing leaders. Join this award-winning Texas school leader as he shares his personal experiences. He'll also engage with various thought leaders and Duncanville community members who recognize the importance of working together to provide students with the best opportunities for success.

Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith knows the value of being “Super Intentional,” especially when it comes to educating students, inspiring teachers, supporting families and growing leaders. Join this award-winning Texas school leader as he shares his personal experiences. He'll also engage with various thought leaders and Duncanville community members who recognize the importance of working together to provide students with the best opportunities for success.