Devin Padavil
@DevinPadavil
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Dad. Superintendent of Georgetown ISD. 2017 TASSP President. Illinois State B.A. (‘00), University of Texas at Austin M.Ed. ('04) and Ed.D. ('16).
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May the next Secretary of Education be a former public school teacher.
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26 years ago I left HS at the bottom of my class. Today, I get to lead a district on the rise and last night the school board extended my contract. None of this would be possible had it not been for my senior English teacher pushing me to win a $1000 scholarship for college. 1/2
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I am so honored to join this outstanding community with an exciting future. Can’t wait to meet the students, teachers, and families as we begin the work.
#taylormade
The Taylor ISD School Board is pleased to announce that Dr. Devin C. Padavil is the Lone Finalist for Superintendent. The board will vote at a special called meeting on February 1, 2021 to officially name the new superintendent of Taylor schools.
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Wearing a mask seems considerate to others. It says I care about the health of those around me and those I come home to. You can breathe just fine. It’s just a little muggy. No different than walking around Houston.
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When former students become teachers for their old principal now that he is superintendent. ✌🏾💚🦆
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Layla called me over from across the cafeteria to tell me she liked the way I look. After careful consideration, I am proud to announce the superintendent’s favorite student of the week: Layla! 🏆
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Students may not remember specific lessons/programs, but will remember educators that truly saw them and treated them like they matter.
In-person or virtual, those connections with colleagues/students will be the most important goals of this year.
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Blessed beyond measure.
The
#GISDBoard
named Dr. Devin Padavil as the Lone Finalist for GISD Superintendent. You can find the full announcement on our website at .
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Kids thrive on routine and consistency. This year, many kids experienced disruptions to basic needs of food, financial security, shelter, and social connection. It is time to extend hold harmless funding & cancel/rethink staar.
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So when a student has her goat on the loose, the Superintendent springs into action. 🦆>🐐
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In gratitude, I will offer scholarships from my salary of $1000 and $500 to 2 seniors that go into teaching or another field of service. Details to come. I love you, Taylor. 2/2
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Ran into a lot of people the last week and said “reach out if I can ever help you.” I mean it. Whether we are acquaintances, colleagues, or I was your old principal. There is purpose in helping others succeed. An abundance mentality means there is enough success for all of us.
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As educators, the greatest thing we can do to teach compassion, courage, and vision for the future is fiercely model and expect it.
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Rollercoaster. Hard to leave the amazing people of Fort Bend, but excited to build new relationships in
@LeanderISD
. See you in April.
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Thank you to the Taylor ISD Board of Trustees. Tonight they approved a $2000 raise for teachers with less than ten years of experience and a $4000 raise for those with 10+ years. This puts a teacher with ten years of experience with the highest pay in the area at $60,360.
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When I feel over-confident, I take off badge, sub at a high school. The experience humbles you real quick. Kinder is my next goal. Bonus points: when the entire lesson plan is on a post-it note.
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Grateful, humbled, honored to officially begin as Superintendent of
@taylorducks
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@CityOfTaylor
community to create great experiences for students and staff.
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A leader is constantly criticized. Sometimes fairly or unfairly. Part of the package. You grow into it. Never perfect. “You don’t get thick skin without being burned.”
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I received socks and a $20 every childhood Christmas I remember. Was enough for folks that didn’t always have enough. Taught me fulfillment doesn’t come from purchases/gifts.
This year got a $40 amazon gift card. I bought socks. Blessings to you all.
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Tip your hat to the district custodial staff. The work never paused for them, but got more complicated.
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I see businesses having trouble enforcing social distancing and mask expectations. As a former MS and HS principal, I offer my services for a modest fee.
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Entering the new year - Whatever happened in the past is over. Leave it there.
Let negative, energy draining folks blend into the crowd. Don’t unnecessarily spotlight them in your mind.
This year, believe in you.
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Politics/context aside, I don’t understand the logic of threatening kids that walk out of school with 3 days suspension. “You won’t attend school?! I’ll show you! Now you miss school for four days total!”
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Problems bugged me when I was younger. Then I realized everyone is going through a major problem, about to have one, or just got over one. Good leaders embrace them as opportunities.
Compassion and joy aren’t being soft. They are strengths. Kindness is the key to perseverance.
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Humbled to be featured and to represent Taylor ISD. Our best days are ahead of us and we strive to inspire, equip, and empower each other.
TASA’s
#InspiringLeaders
tagline is not just about our commitment to leadership development; it describes our members. Meet
@DevinPadavil
, one of those Inspiring Leaders.
#txed
@taylorducks
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You all need to know. He was an incredible young man in high school. A role model, kind and a quiet leader. Always meant for greatness.
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Once a Hawk, Always a Hawk! Congrats, Class of 2016. Be proud and keep soaring! ✌🏾️💙🐦
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School leaders right now are either recharging for a new year or beginning a new role.
Keep that fire going. Setbacks, disappointment, hard lessons, and pressure are part of the package. Keep putting kids 1st. Keeping moving forward because great days are ahead of us.
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3 years ago. It took weeks to months before I could read, walk, and live normally again. I promised God I’d make the most of this 2nd chance and live the life meant for me before I turn 45. To all that supported and believed in me, thank you. 365 days left and I am almost there.
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Nothing brings me more joy than seeing colleagues or former students reach new heights. If you allowed my fingerprints to be on your career path, I am more grateful than you are. Go get it.
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Finally arrived. Daughter helped me put it together. On to the next mountain. 🤘🏽
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Student Voice matters. Cam at Carver Elementary emailed me to advocate for student clubs and activities at elementary. He suggested students with good attendance and meet goals get opportunities as well. 🤯
These is an amazing young man that speaks to the work of GISD!
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Anxiety for students/teachers will peak as normal events cancel. The rules should be modified in unusual circumstances. Waive state testing in 2020.
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I used to think as a leader I had to have all the answers. Now I know I add more value and empower others when I ask the right questions.
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Playing bball against my 6th grader. Since I am 42, the rules for me are hands behind my back on defense, no back board shots, no shots within 10 feet. Last night he beat me fair and square then struck this pose on me. 😭😭😂
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120/80 isn’t bad for Springtime in a school district. HOSA gave me a clean bill of health and told me keep pushing forward.
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A positive about the Apple auto correct glitch is the reminder that good leaders should resist use of the pronoun “I” and focus on “we, ours, us” instead.
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It was probably the best day the district has ever had! He ran the show! 💪🏾
Taylor ISD had a new superintendent on April 16th - Mr. Ruben Rochez, a student at NPE. He asked Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil if he could be Superintendent for the Day, and the answer was yes. Congrats to Mr. Rochez on his outstanding service as a district and campus leader.
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Young people working in grocery stores through all this. Praying for you.
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5 simple rules for school decision-making:
1. Set rules/procedures
2. “Bend” rules/procedures to do what’s best for the student.
3. Always be consistent.
4. Often, it depends on the situation.
5. Don’t try to make everyone happy. You won’t.
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If you ever begin to doubt your ability, just remember that this person is the Secretary of Education.
Sec. of Education Betsy DeVos struggles to answer fairly basic questions on school performance on 60 Minutes
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I never expect gifts, but this one made my decade. The king of meaningful words, the boy won Christmas.
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All the high schools I have served or supported as a principal or assistant superintendent. Incredibly grateful.
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Thanks for letting me run with your athletes! I had a great time talking about the mental aspect of running. Let’s do it again!
Superintendent
@DevinPadavil
getting his morning workout in with the Cross Country 🦆 this morning!
#DucksFlyTogether
#ThisIsTaylorISD
@taylorducks
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On behalf of the students in Taylor ISD (especially at this school slated for major renovations), thank you for your vote. Let’s get to work.
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Our communities believe in public schools. It’s time for the State to fund public schools so we can take care of the educators that take care of our children.
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A mindset that changed my life and career was an “abundance mentality.” There is enough success for all of us. You can get all you want if you help enough people get what they want. It’s the 🔑 to true fulfillment.
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Imagine the terror of those children and the heartbreak of those parents in Florida. We shouldn’t be counting school shootings into double digits by February. We need to change this.
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An 8 year old picture of the man that just took it to the house in the AFC championship game. Our house was screaming for
@samajp32
!
PS: please excuse the shirt I put on my son for this pic. He is forever a sooner fan bc of you.
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Happy 1st week, educators. You matter. Some kid is going to talk about your influence the rest of their life. Make it a good story.
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It is easy to want a redo on the past or over-analyze the future. Neither are within our control. One is over, the other is imagined. Life gets simpler when focusing on what we can control within the present moment.
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I am at the age (44) I’ve been a school leader for over 19 years and I routinely run into someone I hired, who was my student, or a former teacher or parent I served.
Bonus: they seem happy to connect again. Every job is tough, but what a gift it is to serve in public education.
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Finally kicked off the Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Listening to the student perspective teaches me about what the school experience is really like.
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You were one of the best, Chance. So many great memories.
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It’s been like 4 straight months of pulling all-nighters, but when students enter the space, educators bring the energy.
#1LISD
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Learning in the age of COVID will already be a challenge. Online or in person: A reliance on state testing will force an emphasis on basic skills and repetitive instruction for our students, particularly the disadvantaged.
LATEST FROM TEA: Coronavirus or not, Texas students must take STAAR in 2020-21
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I prayed for this opportunity. We were built for these challenges. 👊🏾
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I had an 8th grade teacher convince me I was good at math. That year was the only year I got an A in math.
Building positive self-belief in academic ability helps a kid persevere through tough problems.
Most of my work as a math teacher isn’t even math. It’s helping students believe that they can also do math. We don’t talk about that enough.
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I honestly love these kids, being in their community, and my role in leading their school district. I am blessed beyond measure.
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Students may eventually forget the facts they learned in high school, but they never forget the experience, relationships, and traditions.
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Some people scoff “hope is not a strategy.” Hope has always been vital, though. It is the idea that no matter how difficult things feel, there is a path forward, there is a better tomorrow, and I/we can figure this out.
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During uncertain times, stay optimistic and plan out each possibile path forward.
New Area Superintendent
@DevinPadavil
is presenting on planning for
#COVID19
in August 2020. Here's a graphic showing a continuum of scenarios we're preparing for as we work to keep kids safe, support learning, and operate schools.
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Took 5 weeks to finally spend meaningful time on all 28 Middle and High Schools that depend on me. Reminded that good people doing small, daily acts of service and heroism is what makes a difference.
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With all unofficial results in, I want to thank the Georgetown community for their decisive support of all four propositions. We will deliver on our promises for the future of Georgetown.
Georgetown ISD $649.5M bond gets strong support with results from one-third of precincts
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In between telling me the difference between trapezoids and triangles, a quick unmasking to show off our lost teeth!
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Each day, I’m going to be the Krew in someone’s life.
If your friends don’t cheer for you like Krew cheered for King, then get new friends.
#blackboyjoy
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Important lessons I always remind myself during challenging times: 1. Everyone is doing the best they know how and 2. If there weren’t problems, we wouldn’t need leaders.
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As an 80s kid, taunted for the color of my skin, I was comforted by the idea racism would fade by adulthood. Not so much. As adults, we now fail our children by tolerating mindsets that don’t care about other cultures or the disadvantaged.
A group of faculty at a Middleton, Idaho school are under fire after dressing up together as a border wall with the sign, “Make America Great Again” attached. Other faculty dressed up in stereotypical Mexican clothing
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My 2nd year since crossing over to the dark side, I realize the further away you are from kids, the less you matter to them. Yet we can help them by making sure every decision and debate reflects what is best for students and teachers. In that order.
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The only way we raised teacher pay is by cutting everywhere else in our budget. And it is still not enough to keep up with the cost of living. The most important thing we do to improve the learning experience for kids is give them a high quality teacher. Time to pay them.
With just over a week remaining in the 88th legislative session, we call on the Texas Senate to fund Texas public schools, not voucher schemes. Full statement:
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Unless you have worked in schools, it is hard to describe the energy and preparation our teachers bring to students everyday.
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Like a good coach, a leader shouldn’t let the good or bad bring them too high or low. Praise/criticism are fleeting. Reflect on who you are and stay true to that image.
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One of the best lessons I learned from
@TrevorMoawad
is that it does not help to think challenges will go away or to ruminate over the past. Plans will go awry. Unpleasant surprises will pop up.
Think neutrally. Focus on what needs to be done. “It takes what it takes.”
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These are the best books I read last school year. Missing one I loaned to my son, “It Takes What it Takes.”
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Out talking about the May school bond, I was invited to skydive with a few WWII vets. The oldest is 104 years young. How could I say no?! So today, I fell from 14000 ft with a few American heroes. 🇺🇸🪂
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It was great to spend time with the GOAT to talk about learning and leadership!
Enjoyed an early leadership breakfast w/ Superintendent
@DevinPadavil
! Good to see you my friend!
@GeorgetownISD
got them a good one! Always here to help!
#multipliers4txchildren
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Defining achievement/influence by title is the wrong approach. If people follow us because of our heart, hustle, and trust, we’re doing it right.
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“The best way to change long term behavior is through short term feedback.” - Seth Godin
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A lesson learned in TASSP was “Legislators care about constituents, but they care more about being re-elected.” Register to vote. Make your voice heard to your local and state rep. Some simple asks...1/
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Many districts, like us, had a vision for hybrid that would allow smaller groups of students into school at a time. The guidelines from TX effectively nullified that plan and created difficult circumstances for districts. 1/
Texas schools must offer in-person instruction for all kids who want it. But any parent can opt for virtual education.
Those in counties with more than 20 cases must mandate masks, as per
@GovAbbott
executive order.
#txed
#txlege
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Every human being needs appreciation and reinforcement. Kindness is not a weakness. It is a sign of confidence. - Colin Powell
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An appropriately socially distanced group picture after an interview with the awesome media students from Taylor High School.
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It’s all about the right angle and I will do whatever it takes! 😂
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I introduced myself to these students at Annie Purl Elementary and the young man told me he loves playing that game. I am now updating my profile to say I am the Super Nintendo of Georgetown.
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We can strive towards a vision. We don’t have to teach to the test, but we gotta teach to something. Then we need to measure our progress towards that vision. Are we making it? Do we need to adjust?
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Regardless of the situation, avoiding difficult options now will always result in more painful circumstances later.
There are consequences to doing something and consequences to doing nothing.
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We raised teacher salaries 8% over the past year and a half, raised minimum wage to $15/hour, and we are just getting started. Check out our job fair on Wednesday if you are interested in a team focused on exceptional workplace climate and student outcomes.
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