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...
Teaching with Purpose: Lindsey Bond on Transforming Young Lives
TransformED with STEP Up
27 minutes
7 months ago
Teaching with Purpose: Lindsey Bond on Transforming Young Lives
In this episode, we sit down with Lindsey Bond, StepUp Consultant and passionate Missouri educator, to explore what it means to lead with curiosity, flexibility, and heart. Lindsey shares how her journey—from teaching multiple grade levels to mentoring colleagues and developing curriculum—has shaped her belief that learning should be a daily pursuit.We discuss the power of teacher collaboration, how to keep instruction student-centered, and what it means to grow with purpose throughout a care...
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...