Finding Your Reason

Empowering Leaders of the Future

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.

Finding Your Reason

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.

Courageous Discomfort: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

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.

An Eye for the Future

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.

The Power of Partnerships

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.