Heart to Heart with Superintendent Hernandez

Join student leaders Izzy Williams, Isabella Herrera and April Walker from Johnson Middle School as they sit down with Superintendent Hernandez on this episode of Heart to Heart. Alongside their program sponsor, Ashlee Smith, they represent their school’s GIRLS (Growing, Intelligent, Respectful Leaders toward Success) Leadership Program. This group empowers young women to be the next generation of leaders and seeks to enhance the social-emotional learning on their campus.

Join Program Director of Irving ISD Adult Education and Literacy, Delia Watley and Superintendent Magda A. Hernández as they discuss the global community within the great city of Irving and playing your part. Watley shares her passion for serving, the power of being ingrained in your community and finding your reason.

Join Superintendent Hernandez for a special edition podcast featuring Grammy Award-winning songwriter and Irving ISD alumna Liz Rose. During the 2024 Irving State of the District, they shared a candid conversation about her rise from humble beginnings to the world stage and writing for artists including Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Little Big Town. Rose shares about her journey, the importance of the arts in education and the endless possibilities of stepping out of your comfort zone.

Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia joins Superintendent Hernandez to discuss the future of the community and the work being done for the next generation. Join us as they talk about the power of having a clear vision, and how they inspire a spirit of excitement and guide others to reimagine and embrace change for a better future.

Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mary Anne Kellam joins Superintendent Hernandez to discuss empowering the community through engagement, exposure, and access to resources in order to break down barriers. Together they talk through the importance of having a shared mission and goals in partnerships. 

Join us for a special episode featuring Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer, as he and Superintendent Hernandez share a candid conversation about the importance of collaboration between a city and its school district. They discuss how a strong partnership fosters a supportive environment for education, which in turn has numerous positive effects on the city and its residents. 

Join us for the first episode of season 2 of Heart to Heart with Superintendent Hernandez featuring brothers, proud graduates and Irving natives Trent and Brent Nickerson. Trent is the principal of the first net zero in Texas, Lady Bird Johnson Middle School and Brent is the Head Football coach and Athletics Coordinator at Irving High School. Join us as they talk about their journey and what shaped them into becoming the leaders they are today.

Irving High School Sophomore Estirlitz Gutierrez Lemos came to the United States from Cuba just a year and a half ago. Superintendent Hernandez sits with him as he shares his journey and how far he has come. They talk about inspiration, integrity, leading by example, and the importance of striving to be better each day.

Join Board President Randy Randle and Superintendent Hernandez as they talk about how they stay grounded and keep their focus on what’s best for the kids of Irving ISD. The students and staff have truly become like an extension of their family. They discuss how each decision is an opportunity to improve and a testament to what can be accomplished through #ThePowerOfUs.

Listen in on the Heart to Heart with Superintendent Hernandez and Dr. NeTassha Rendón, Principal of Brandenburg Elementary School and parent of two Irving ISD students. They talk about what it takes to be truly committed to growing their staff and students, how they process feedback, solve problems and walk the walk.

Tune in with Superintendent Hernandez and Nimitz High School senior, Thomas Vo, as they discuss what they've learned about leadership through the years. They dig into the importance of who we surround ourselves with and how to empower others through trust, service, and innovation. 

The path to success is a winding road. Follow along with us on the journey to leadership with our guest, Attorney Haim Vasquez, and host Superintendent Hernandez. We discuss how they arrived at where they are now and the motivation, influence, and community that helped along the way. Leadership is about staying hungry, continuous improvement, and always moving forward.

Irving ISD is home to some truly insightful student leaders. Join Singley Academy senior, Umayma Amir, and Superintendent Hernandez as they talk about the importance of building capacity, letting go, and knowing when to sit down and empower others to lead. Tune in as we dig deeper into fostering positive leadership traits within ourselves and those around us.

An essential role in the community is an engaged and dedicated police department. Join Irving Police Chief Derick Miller and Superintendent Hernandez as we talk about modeling leadership through grit, determination, and heart. More than just a leadership style, we discuss the importance of enabling others to act, maintaining strong relationships, and building trust in the community we serve.

Join us for our premier Heart to Heart episode with Superintendent Hernandez and the District Secondary Teacher of the year and now Irving ISD HR Investigations & Hearings Officer, Emilio Morlett. We discuss what leadership embodies and methods of promoting a positive team culture through service and personal ownership. We consider the importance of embracing the diversity of Irving ISD and leading from the heart.

Coming soon, join Superintendent Hernandez of Irving Independent School District for a podcast about leadership and successes we see in district and the Irving community. Subscribe to get to know our leaders through stories of their life journeys, leadership experiences, and insight into the Superintendent's heart.