Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, Valorie Montgomery and Sue Herrera sit down with Michael Gonzalez, Executive Director of the Rural Schools Innovation Zone (RSIZ). With more than 30 years in education, Michael leads a groundbreaking collaboration among rural districts in South Texas—one that’s creating real-world, high-impact opportunities for students through shared academies and innovative career pathways. Michael shares how the Zone came to life, what makes its mo...
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Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, Valorie Montgomery and Sue Herrera sit down with Michael Gonzalez, Executive Director of the Rural Schools Innovation Zone (RSIZ). With more than 30 years in education, Michael leads a groundbreaking collaboration among rural districts in South Texas—one that’s creating real-world, high-impact opportunities for students through shared academies and innovative career pathways. Michael shares how the Zone came to life, what makes its mo...
Building the Instructional Leader Ecosystem: Lessons from the Missouri Curriculum & Instruction Summit 2025
TransformED with STEP Up
42 minutes
5 months ago
Building the Instructional Leader Ecosystem: Lessons from the Missouri Curriculum & Instruction Summit 2025
In this episode, the StepUp team reflects on their first-ever Missouri Curriculum & Instruction Summit (MOCIS)—a conference designed to uplift, connect, and empower Missouri educators. Valorie is joined by StepUp consultants Jessica Gray, Lindsey Bond, and Sara Rayl to share key takeaways, favorite moments, and what shifted their thinking as consultants. From inspiring keynotes to powerful breakout sessions led by Missouri educators, this conversation gives listeners a peek behind the cur...
TransformED with STEP Up
Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, Valorie Montgomery and Sue Herrera sit down with Michael Gonzalez, Executive Director of the Rural Schools Innovation Zone (RSIZ). With more than 30 years in education, Michael leads a groundbreaking collaboration among rural districts in South Texas—one that’s creating real-world, high-impact opportunities for students through shared academies and innovative career pathways. Michael shares how the Zone came to life, what makes its mo...
