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Shaping Champions in Life and Learning

Welcome back to The Path Forward podcast with Dr. Rick Fernandez! In this episode, Dr. Fernandez is joined by Chris Steinbruck, Superintendent of Flour Bluff ISD, to talk about his unique journey from athletic director to district leader. Chris shares how his background in athletics helped shape his leadership style and how those same principles—resilience, teamwork, and discipline—continue to guide his work today. From navigating the shift into superintendency to having hard conversations with compassion, Chris opens up about the challenges and triumphs of leading with heart. He also reflects on the deep connection his family has formed with the Flour Bluff community, the lessons learned through extracurricular programs, and why prioritizing student development—both in and out of the classroom—is key to long-term success. Don’t miss this thoughtful and inspiring conversation with one of Texas’ newest superintendents as he shares what it means to evolve into a new kind of leader. Host: Dr. Rick Fernandez Guest: Chris Steinbruck, Superintendent of Flour Bluff ISD Time Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 01:26) Introduction (01:27 - 05:10) Transitioning from Athletic Director to Superintendent (05:11 - 07:22) Staying Focused on Priorities (07:23 - 09:17) Sharing the News with Family (09:18 - 12:03) Evolving to a New Chapter (12:04 - 15:46) Tough Conversations with Love (15:47 - 18:35) Becoming a New Kind of Leader (18:36 - 20:06) Advice for Transitioning to Leadership (20:07 - 22:15) What Chris Loves Most About Flour Bluff (22:16 - 22:42) Closing #FlourBluffISD, #EducationalLeadership, #OrganizationalChange, #StudentSuccess, #GenerationalWealth, #TeacherSupport, #GrowthStrategies, #CommunityImpact, #SuperintendentJourney, #EducationalReform, #LeadershipDevelopment, #MulticulturalEducation, #SchoolImprovement, #ChangingLives