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Unlock 360

Wendy York Davoud

Welcome to Unlock 360 Podcast, where each episode unpacks the practices, partnerships, and people behind measurable gains in student outcomes. From building collaborative leadership cultures to designing equity-driven systems, you"ll hear what happens when clarity, coherence, and coaching align. Whether you"re a superintendent, campus leader, or classroom educator, Unlock 360 offers fresh insights, practical strategies, and an honest look at what it takes to create lasting impact. New episodes

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S.5 | Ep. 3: Leading for Student Success with Dr....

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2026/03/13

In this episode, Wendy York Davoud sits down with Dr. Keana Daughtry, Chief Academic Officer of Everman Independent School District, to explore what it really takes to strengthen instruction at scale. Dr. Daughtry shares her powerful journey from student learning struggles to reading specialist, turnaround principal, Region 11 leadership coach, and now district academic leader, always anchored in one core belief: she is still a teacher at heart.Together, Wendy and Dr. Daughtry dive into

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42:52

S.5 | Ep. 2: “Raise the Grade” in Galveston, Systems,...

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2026/03/06

In this episode, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Dr. Matthew Neighbors, Superintendent of Galveston ISD, to explore what it looks like to lead a district where community, culture, and continuous improvement are deeply connected. Dr. Neighbors shares his journey from 17 years in the classroom to the superintendency, and why he still approaches district decisions first through a teacher’s lens.Together, Wendy and Dr. Neighbors unpack how Galveston ISD built an authentic strategic plan

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32:07

S.5 | Ep. 1: Amy Graeber’s Strategy for Healing and...

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2026/03/04

Welcome to Season 5 of the Unlock 360 podcast by Lead.Teach.Learn.360! In today’s episode, Wendy York Davoud sits down with Amy Graeber, Chief Instructional Officer for Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, to explore the power of resilience, leadership, and healing after tragedy. Amy Graeber shares her inspiring journey through various roles in education, from paraprofessional to principal, counselor, and now central office leader, and opens up about joining Uvalde ISD in the

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S.4 | Ep. 26: Restorative Discipline and Community...

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2026/01/14

In the last episode of Unlock 360 Season 4, Principal Donnell Mayberry of Challenger Middle School in Lancaster, California, joins host Wendy York Davoud to share how he is transforming a historically punitive campus into a restorative, relationship-centered learning community. Drawing on years of experience with restorative justice in Oakland alternative schools, Donnell explains how “reset and accept” guides his approach to discipline, culture, and academics.He walks through the concrete

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S.4 | Ep. 25: Parent Partnership, AI, and Future...

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2025/12/31

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud speaks with Principal Christopher Medinger of Farragut Elementary School in Culver City, California. Chris shares his unconventional path into education, from coaching youth basketball to launching a K–8 charter school, designing a new campus, and eventually leading in Culver City Unified.He reflects on the power of parent partnership, the routines that create stronger home–school connections, and why simple conversations like “car

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S.4 | Ep. 24: Love, Literacy, and Community with...

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2025/12/29

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud speaks with Principal Katherine Hunt of McAlester Public Schools, a veteran educator with more than 40 years of service. Kathy shares her journey from classroom teacher to principal, the influence of her father’s legacy, and what it meant to transform a former junior high into a warm and joyful elementary campus.She discusses her belief that every child deserves to feel loved, supported, and equipped with four essentials: learning to

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S.4 | Ep. 23: Vision, Boundaries, and Krum High with...

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2025/12/26

On Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud talks with Dr. Samuel Bonsu Jr., Principal of Krum High School in Krum ISD, Texas. From accidentally entering education through a “you need to come back to Texas” phone call to leading a fast growing 4A high school, Dr. Bonsu’s story is rooted in mentors, faith, and servant leadership.He shares how his core mantra, love, learn, serve, and lead, shows up in daily decisions: repeating the vision in every room, building PLCs where teachers openly compare

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S.4 | Ep. 22: Teacher Empowerment and PLCs with...

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2025/12/24

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Assistant Superintendent Timothy Ray of Catoosa Public Schools in Oklahoma to explore how thoughtful systems, teacher leadership, and steady change are shaping the future of the district.Timothy shares his journey from classroom teacher and award winning assistant principal to district leader, and describes how Catoosa is using a five year Continuous Strategic Improvement plan to stay focused on academic achievement,

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S.4 | Ep. 21: Building Trust and Teacher Leadership...

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2025/12/22

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Principal Guadalupe Montañez of Deanna Davenport Elementary in Canutillo ISD, a border community school that has made meaningful strides by strengthening culture, deepening teacher collaboration, and using high quality instructional materials with fidelity. Guadalupe shares how intentional practices, instructional support, and a people-first culture helped her teachers build confidence, consistency, and shared

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S.4 | Ep. 20: Proximity, Culture, and Leadership with...

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2025/12/19

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Jonathan Eggerman, Deputy Superintendent of Pine Tree ISD, to explore how proximity, relationships, and everyday leadership practices are fueling major growth across the district.Jonathan shares his path from Arkansas coach and principal to deputy superintendent in East Texas, and how Pine Tree ISD has built a culture where leaders stay close to classrooms, kids, and each other. From removing obstacles for teachers to

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S.4 | Ep. 19: WIN Time, GRIT, and High School Culture...

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2025/12/17

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud talks with Principal Harley Webb of Bridge Creek High School in Bridge Creek Public Schools, Oklahoma. Harley shares her journey from Texas small town and college softball to high school principal, and how one student who could not read shifted her sense of responsibility as a leader.Wendy and Harley explore how Bridge Creek is tackling post pandemic learning gaps, strengthening PLCs with singleton teachers, and using WIN time and a

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S.4 | Ep. 18: Clarity, Curriculum, and Tier 1...

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2025/12/15

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud talks with Dr. NaTasha Crain, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at Marshall Independent School District. Dr. Crain shares her path from alt-cert English teacher to award-winning principal to district leader — and how her East Texas roots continue to shape her work.Wendy and Dr. Crain dig into what it takes to redesign curriculum, strengthen Tier 1 instruction, support new teachers, and build shared belief across a

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S.4 | Ep. 17: Tugboats, Grading for Equity, and...

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2025/12/10

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud talks with Dr. Katie Jarnot, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Eagle County School District. She shares how her team is guiding the district through change, navigating the recovery from Covid, and strengthening systems that support equitable learning for all students.Wendy and Dr. Jarnot explore the district’s shift toward standards based grading, the role of teacher leaders as instructional coaches, and how a

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S.4 | Ep. 16: Rethinking Success – Carrie Reed on...

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2025/12/08

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy R. York Davoud sits down with Carrie Reed, Deputy Superintendent of Splendora ISD in Texas.Carrie’s story moves from fourth-grade classroom teacher to principal, to briefly leaving public education entirely, and then returning with a renewed sense of purpose — now serving as deputy superintendent in the district where she once graduated and taught.From opening a brand-new elementary school in the middle of the pandemic to reshaping Splendora’s

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S.4 | Ep. 15: Rethinking Operations – Dr. Julie...

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2025/12/05

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud talks with Dr. Julie Williams, Deputy Superintendent of Fayetteville Public Schools. With 36 years in education from rural Missouri to a region anchored by Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Williams shares how operational decisions can dramatically enhance equity, safety, sustainability, and student wellbeing.From redesigning restrooms to eliminate bullying, to shifting cell phone culture, to replacing millions of milk cartons with bulk milk

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S.4 | Ep 14: Building Strong Instruction, Culture,...

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2025/12/03

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy R. York Davoud sits down with Harrison Gillaspy, Principal of Piney Woods Elementary School in Splendora ISD.Harrison’s leadership journey moved quickly to four schools in one year giving him a unique, on-the-ground understanding of how systems, culture, and clarity impact student learning. Now in his second year as principal, he shares how Piney Woods is strengthening instruction, building alignment, and ensuring every student grows.From lesson

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S.4 | Ep 13: Leading with Joy, Clarity, and High...

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2025/12/01

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy R. York Davoud sits down with Eric Holt, Principal of Lago Vista Middle School in Texas.With experience as a teacher, coach, AP, and now long-serving principal, Eric shares how clarity, consistency, and culture shape the middle school experience for every learner.From simplifying instructional expectations to balancing grace with high standards, Eric offers a grounded and energetic look at what it means to serve every student with both compassion

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S.4 | Ep. 12: Handing Out Futures, Not Just Grades...

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2025/11/28

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with John Jameson, Principal of El Dorado High School in El Dorado, Arkansas. John leads a nationally recognized comprehensive high school that has been named one of the best high schools in America by U.S. News and World Report and earned a B rating from the Arkansas Department of Education.Wendy and John talk about what it means to lead a large high school in a post Covid world, where students need more than curriculum and

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S.4 | Ep. 11: Leading Through Growth, Alignment, and...

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2025/11/26

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Dr. Jamie Harper Martinez, Assistant Superintendent of Van Alstyne Independent School District. Dr. Martinez shares how her district is navigating rapid growth while keeping instruction aligned, supporting teachers, and strengthening collaboration across every campus.Wendy and Dr. Martinez explore how Van Alstyne ISD uses district level instructional focus documents, intentional coaching systems, and leadership academies

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S.4 | Ep 10: How Channelview ISD Ensures Every...

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2025/11/24

In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Dr. Michael Houston, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional & Administrative Support for Channelview ISD in Texas.With experience as a teacher, coach, AP, principal, district leader, and now deputy superintendent, Dr. Houston shares how clarity, culture, and systems alignment are transforming teaching and learning for Channelview’s 9,500 students.From building strong Tier 1 instruction to eliminating

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