EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 41 MIN
S.4 | Ep. 1: Empowering Teachers and Students Through Collaborative Curriculum Design
from Unlock 360 · host Wendy York Davoud
Welcome to Season 4 of Unlock 360°: An LTL Podcast! In our very first episode of the new season, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Lindsey Hawvermale, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Comanche ISD. With over two decades of experience, Lindsey shares her unique path from the science classroom to district leadership, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of ensuring equitable opportunities for all students.Together, Wendy and Lindsey unpack strategies for vetting and implementing high-quality curriculum, navigating the complexities of supporting English learners, and piloting innovative approaches in mathematics instruction. Lindsey also delves into the impact of the Teacher Incentive Allotment program, transforming teacher retention and student growth, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how Comanche ISD is building a collaborative, supportive culture for educators and learners alike.Key Moments03:34 Math Curriculum Challenges07:41 Bluebonnet Training Revelation12:38 "Empowering Students and Teachers"15:15 "Mastering Connection for Student Growth"17:31 Coaching and Teaching Simultaneously23:23 Supporting Teachers in Hard Tasks26:48 Teacher-Led Curriculum Development29:59 Educational Project Management Overview32:55 Integrating Writing Across Curriculum35:43 Collective Teacher Efficacy Challenges37:58 Streamlined Education System BenefitsWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeThis episode will resonate with anyone working to build coherent systems that support, not stifle, teachers and students. Lindsey brings both warmth and wisdom as she details how her district is strategically investing in people, data, and design to create meaningful, equitable learning experiences. If you're passionate about growing teacher leaders, curating sustainable curriculum systems, or building a culture that says "we do hard things together", this conversation is for you.Connect with Lindsey Hawvermale:Website: https://www.comancheisd.netFollow Us:Wendy York Davoud LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyryork Lead Teach Learn 360 Website: https://leadteachlearn360.comLead Teach Learn 360 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-teach-learn-360%C2%B0/ About Unlock 360°Unlock 360° is the podcast where school leaders and instructional trailblazers reveal how they’re turning bold vision into sustainable action. Powered by Lead Teach Learn 360, each episode brings you inside the systems, strategies, and human stories that drive school improvement—one leader, one learner, one breakthrough at a time.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Unlock 360° for more conversations.
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Welcome to Season 4 of Unlock 360°: An LTL Podcast! In our very first episode of the new season, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Lindsey Hawvermale, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Comanche ISD. With over two decades of experience, Lindsey shares her unique path from the science classroom to district leadership, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of ensuring equitable opportunities for all students.Together, Wendy and Lindsey unpack strategies for vetting and implementing high-quality curriculum, navigating the complexities of supporting English learners, and piloting innovative approaches in mathematics instruction. Lindsey also delves into the impact of the Teacher Incentive Allotment program, transforming teacher retention and student growth, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how Comanche ISD is building a collaborative, supportive culture for educators and learners alike.Key Moments03:34 Math Curriculum Challenges07:41 Bluebonnet Training Revelation12:38 "Empowering Students and Teachers"15:15 "Mastering Connection for Student Growth"17:31 Coaching and Teaching Simultaneously23:23 Supporting Teachers in Hard Tasks26:48 Teacher-Led Curriculum Development29:59 Educational Project Management Overview32:55 Integrating Writing Across Curriculum35:43 Collective Teacher Efficacy Challenges37:58 Streamlined Education System BenefitsWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeThis episode will resonate with anyone working to build coherent systems that support, not stifle, teachers and students. Lindsey brings both warmth and wisdom as she details how her district is strategically investing in people, data, and design to create meaningful, equitable learning experiences. If you're passionate about growing teacher leaders, curating sustainable curriculum systems, or building a culture that says "we do hard things together", this conversation is for you.Connect with Lindsey Hawvermale:Website: https://www.comancheisd.netFollow Us:Wendy York Davoud LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyryork Lead Teach Learn 360 Website: https://leadteachlearn360.comLead Teach Learn 360 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-teach-learn-360%C2%B0/ About Unlock 360°Unlock 360° is the podcast where school leaders and instructional trailblazers reveal how they’re turning bold vision into sustainable action. Powered by Lead Teach Learn 360, each episode brings you inside the systems, strategies, and human stories that drive school improvement—one leader, one learner, one breakthrough at a time.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Unlock 360° for more conversations.
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