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The Hill Country Podcast – From Small Town Dreams to College Baseball: Noah Ochoa’s Journey

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Post date May 21, 2025
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Noah shares his experiences playing baseball from high school in Loveland to various college levels, including EPCC, University of Arkansas Fort Smith, and Schreiner University. They delve into his recruitment process, the challenges of JUCO ball, and the transition to a four-year college program. The conversation also touches on the emotional culmination of their baseball journey, playing together in Noah’s final college season. Additionally, they discuss the impact of the transfer portal, handling setbacks, and plans post-baseball, offering insights and advice for aspiring athletes facing similar challenges.

Key highlights:

High School Baseball Journey
Recruitment, Challenges, and Experiences in JUCO
Transition to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Adapting to New Challenges at Schreiner University
Life After and a Lesson from Baseball
Advice for Future Athletes

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Reel Creators of the Texas Hill Country

Rotary Voices of Kerrville

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The Hill Country Podcast – Resilience and Leadership in Coaching with Jen Hardy

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Post date May 14, 2025
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Jen talks about her challenging yet transformative experience at Schreiner University, where she transitioned from playing to coaching soccer. She elaborates on how she developed her leadership skills, the lessons learned from coaching, and how she addressed her shortcomings to support her athletes better. After leaving public education, Jen co-leads the Academy of MotivAction, focusing on supporting high-stress professionals in overcoming burnout and building resilience. She also discusses her recent honor of giving the commencement speech at Schreiner University and her key message on the importance of self-identity beyond professional achievements.

Key highlights:

Early Life and Journey to Kerrville
College Soccer Experience at Schreiner
Transition to Teaching and Coaching
Coaching Philosophy and Growth
Current Career and Business Ventures
Commencement Speech and Reflections

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Jen Hardy on LinkedIn

MotivAction

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Artwork

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The Hill Country Podcast – Overcoming Adversity: Kiara Garza’s Journey

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Post date April 23, 2025
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Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. This week, we have our first guest host from Schreiner University, RJ Ochoa, who visits with Kiara Garza, a junior from the Class of 2026 and a guard on the Schreiner Women’s basketball team, to discuss her journey from Rio Grande City, TX, to pursue a degree in exercise science.

Garza shares her experiences growing up in a small, close-knit community and how it influenced her personality and aspirations. She delves into her high school basketball career, reaching the Thousand Point Club and transitioning to college basketball with its higher level of competition and maturity. The discussion takes a poignant turn as she recounts her freshman year injury, a severe ankle fracture, and the subsequent challenging recovery period. Despite the setback, her determination, buttressed by a strong support system of family, friends, and teammates, kept her motivated to return to the court. Garza talks about the emotional and physical hurdles she had to overcome and emphasizes the importance of resilience, teamwork, and never giving up on oneself. She also shares her future goals in basketball, plans for PT school, and a personal dream of opening a cafe with karaoke. The episode concludes with Rabell giving heartfelt advice to younger athletes facing setbacks or doubts.

Key highlights:

Growing Up in Rio Grande City
Transition to College Basketball and Freshman Year Injury-Recovery and Mental Struggles
Return to the Court and New Coach
Balancing Life as a Student Athlete
Advice for Young Athletes

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Reel Creators of the Texas Hill Country

Rotary Voices of Kerrville

Cover Art

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The Hill Country Podcast – A Conversation with Dr. Charlie McCormick

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Post date March 26, 2025
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Tom welcomes back Dr. Charlie McCormick, the President of Schreiner University, to discuss the significant developments from the 2024-2025 academic year and look ahead to the 2025-2026 academic year. Dr. McCormick highlights the new initiatives at the university, including the Center for Talent and Workforce Development, the launch of a mechatronics program, and the new football team. He also emphasizes the university’s commitment to serving rural students and families, discussing the establishment of a rural banking program and the effort to ensure affordability and value in education. Additionally, Dr. McCormick gives a sneak peek into next year’s exciting developments, including the official launch of football, a new women’s flag football team, and innovative educational programs at the Texas Center.

Key highlights:

Highlights of the 24-25 Academic Year
Center for Talent and Workforce Development
Exciting New Programs: Mechatronics and Football
Expanding Academic Programs and Focus on Rural Banking
Commitment to Rural Students

Resources:

Schreiner University

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The Hill Country Podcast – Exploring Media Studies and Communication with Dr. Adolfo Mora

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Post date March 19, 2025
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Dr. Mora shares insights into his academic journey, from high school media projects to his PhD. He discusses his research on colorblindness and ethnic representation in media and details his teaching philosophy and method at Schreiner University. The conversation delves into the practical and theoretical aspects of communication studies, the evolution of media, and the digital divide influenced by geographic, socioeconomic, and generational factors. Dr. Mora also reflects on the differences between teaching at a large university like UT Austin and a smaller institution like Schreiner, emphasizing the importance of personalized education and student engagement.

Key highlights:

Dr. Mora’s Academic Journey
Exploring Colorblindness in Media
Media and Communication Classes
Generational Media Experiences
Digital Divide and Media Studies

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De. Adolfo Mora

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The Hill Country Podcast: Matt Goodwyn on Service Leadership and Community Engagement at Schreiner University

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Post date April 24, 2024
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Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth.

In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. This week, Tom visits with Matt Goodwyn, Dean of Students at Schreiner University.

Matt’s expertise also encompasses the realm of conflict resolution in social media, a skill honed through a doctoral program in psychology with a focus on mediation. Goodwyn’s perspective on conflict resolution in social media is that while the specific approach may vary between online and offline venues, the overarching goal remains consistent: to find a solution.

He emphasizes that despite Gen Z’s inclination towards swift conflict resolution due to the rapid pace of online interactions, the fundamental values and desires for resolution remain constant across generations. Moreover, Goodwyn insists on the necessity of education, focusing on open communication and patience throughout the resolution process as key factors for successful outcomes, regardless of the age of those involved.

Key Highlights:

Generational Differences in Social Media Conflict Resolution
Seamless Integration: Schreiner University and Kerrville Bond
Schreiner University’s Vision for Academic Expansion”
Engaging with Schreiner University’s Vibrant Community

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Schreiner University

Matt Goodwyn

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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: March 9, 2024

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Post date March 10, 2024
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Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country.

Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to get a wrap up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events, which we will enjoy or participate in.

In this episode, Tom takes a solo turn to discuss the following stories that caught his attention over the past week.

Tom discusses several stories that caught his eye: the upcoming eclipse, the Texas Geological Society meeting, Christy Dill’s retirement, the Syers Lecture at Schreiner University and more.

Resources:

Tom Fox on LinkedIn

Gilbert Paiz on LinkedIn

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

UGRA River Clean Up Sign Up

UGRA Scholarship Water Professionals Scholarship

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Kerrville Daily Times

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Hill Country Podcast – Educational Leadership in Kerrville and Kerr County, Part 2

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Post date November 8, 2023
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Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places, and activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, I begin a special two-part episode on primary and secondary education in Kerrville, Kerr County, and the Hill Country. In this exploration, I am joined by Dr. Robert Templeton, Superintendent of the Independent Ingram School District, Dr. Brent Ringo, Superintendent of the Kerrville Independent School District, and Dr. Charlie McCormick, President of Schreiner University in Kerrville.

Dr. Brent Ringo, Dr. Charlie McCormick, and Dr. Robert Templeton are all dedicated educators with a shared passion for developing entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability in students for the future job market. Dr. Ringo discussed expanding students’ horizons and helping them exceed their own expectations through exposure to various industries and opportunities. McCormick focused on developing transcendent skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, and curiosity in students, preparing them for an unpredictable future. Dr. Templeton, while initially skeptical of online education, has come to recognize the potential of technology in education and emphasizes the importance of flexibility and exposure to different opportunities. Join Tom Fox, Dr. Brent Ringo, Dr. Charlie McCormick, and Dr. Robert Templeton on this episode of the Hill Country Podcast to delve deeper into their perspectives on fostering entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability in students for the future job market.

Key Highlights:

Expanding Horizons: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Potential
Preparing Students for an Evolving Future
The Evolving Landscape of Education Delivery
Adapting Education to the Evolving Job Market
Navigating the Unscripted Future: Transcendent Skills
The Transformative Impact of COVID-19 on Education
Bridging the Rural-Urban Digital Divide

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Dr. Robert Templeton

Dr. Brent Ringo

Dr. Charlie McCormick

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