In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Scott Kilgore, Superintendent of Ingleside ISD. From classroom teacher and coach to district leader, Scott shares his journey and the lessons that shaped his leadership.

Together, Wendy and Scott explore how Ingleside ISD is cultivating a “District of Champions” culture, balancing academic rigor with career and technical education, and embracing innovation like virtual reality labs to spark curiosity in students. They also dive into systems for continuous improvement, strategies for navigating new challenges like AI-scored writing assessments, and the importance of building trust and empowering staff.

Key Moments

06:15 Leadership lessons from the classroom to the superintendency
08:06 Balancing academics with CTE and industry partnerships

13:07 Virtual reality labs for middle school exploration

21:23 Finding balance with AI in the classroom

27:28 Building systems for continuous improvement

32:45 Strengthening writing instruction under AI scoring

34:55 Supporting discipline through root-cause solutions

Why You’ll Love This Episode

This episode highlights how a small Texas district is making bold moves to prepare every student for success. Scott’s story is both practical and inspiring—a reminder that strong systems, innovative approaches, and a supportive culture can transform learning. If you’re passionate about leadership, continuous improvement, and preparing students for college, career, and life, this conversation will resonate.

Connect with Scott Kilgore

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kilgore-6b3778a4/
Website: https://www.inglesideisd.org

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About Unlock 360°

Unlock 360° is the podcast where school leaders and instructional trailblazers reveal how they’re turning bold vision into sustainable action. Powered by Lead Teach Learn 360, each episode brings you inside the systems, strategies, and human stories that drive school improvement—one leader, one learner, one breakthrough at a time.

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