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Accountability & Empathy: David Ritchey on Leading with Love and High Expectations
David Ritchey, Superintendent of La Mesa ISD in Texas, brings more than 30 years of experience in education and a leadership philosophy rooted in relationships, responsibility, and impact. In this episode, David shares how staying closely connected to students, families, and staff has helped transform culture and create meaningful opportunities across a high-needs rural district.
David discusses La Mesa’s approach to early literacy, including community-wide access to reading resources, individualized progress monitoring, and systems that help students take ownership of their learning. He also…
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