EPISODE · Sep 30, 2025 · 40 MIN
S.4 | Ep. 2: Building a District of Champions with Scott Kilgore
from Unlock 360 · host Wendy York Davoud
In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Scott Kilgore, Superintendent of Ingleside ISD. From classroom teacher and coach to district leader, Scott shares his journey and the lessons that shaped his leadership.Together, Wendy and Scott explore how Ingleside ISD is cultivating a “District of Champions” culture, balancing academic rigor with career and technical education, and embracing innovation like virtual reality labs to spark curiosity in students. They also dive into systems for continuous improvement, strategies for navigating new challenges like AI-scored writing assessments, and the importance of building trust and empowering staff.Key Moments06:15 Leadership lessons from the classroom to the superintendency 08:06 Balancing academics with CTE and industry partnerships13:07 Virtual reality labs for middle school exploration21:23 Finding balance with AI in the classroom27:28 Building systems for continuous improvement32:45 Strengthening writing instruction under AI scoring34:55 Supporting discipline through root-cause solutionsWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeThis episode highlights how a small Texas district is making bold moves to prepare every student for success. Scott’s story is both practical and inspiring—a reminder that strong systems, innovative approaches, and a supportive culture can transform learning. If you’re passionate about leadership, continuous improvement, and preparing students for college, career, and life, this conversation will resonate.Connect with Scott KilgoreLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kilgore-6b3778a4/Website: https://www.inglesideisd.orgFollow 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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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Scott Kilgore, Superintendent of Ingleside ISD. From classroom teacher and coach to district leader, Scott shares his journey and the lessons that shaped his leadership.Together, Wendy and Scott explore how Ingleside ISD is cultivating a “District of Champions” culture, balancing academic rigor with career and technical education, and embracing innovation like virtual reality labs to spark curiosity in students. They also dive into systems for continuous improvement, strategies for navigating new challenges like AI-scored writing assessments, and the importance of building trust and empowering staff.Key Moments06:15 Leadership lessons from the classroom to the superintendency 08:06 Balancing academics with CTE and industry partnerships13:07 Virtual reality labs for middle school exploration21:23 Finding balance with AI in the classroom27:28 Building systems for continuous improvement32:45 Strengthening writing instruction under AI scoring34:55 Supporting discipline through root-cause solutionsWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeThis episode highlights how a small Texas district is making bold moves to prepare every student for success. Scott’s story is both practical and inspiring—a reminder that strong systems, innovative approaches, and a supportive culture can transform learning. If you’re passionate about leadership, continuous improvement, and preparing students for college, career, and life, this conversation will resonate.Connect with Scott KilgoreLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kilgore-6b3778a4/Website: https://www.inglesideisd.orgFollow 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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