Having Grace — Vulnerable Leadership, Resilience & Purpose with Tabitha Branum

In this episode of Bold Women Collective Backstory, host Jolene Levin sits down with Tabitha Branum, Superintendent of Richardson ISD, a Texas district serving more than 37,000 students, for a powerful conversation about leading with grace, resilience, and heart.From growing up as an Air Force child living abroad to discovering her calling in education, Tabitha shares the experiences and mentors that shaped her leadership journey. She reflects on the classroom moments that cemented her love for teaching and what it truly means to lead one of the most diverse school districts in Texas with vulnerability and purpose.What you’ll learn:How resilience shaped her leadership perspectiveThe mentors who influenced her path to the superintendencyWhat creates “sticky” learning experiences for studentsHow to balance family and executive leadership with graceWhy vulnerability strengthens educational leadershipIf you’re a teacher, district leader, or education professional navigating leadership and life, this episode offers inspiration and practical insight for leading with clarity, courage, and compassion.Follow Bold Women Collective on Spotify for weekly conversations amplifying women shaping the future of education.