September 12, 2022

Superintendent Scott Muri, a finalist for state superintendent of the year in Texas, has Opportunity Culture experience in multiple districts; since he brought Opportunity Culture models to Ector County Independent School District in 2019, the district has seen significant improvement in student learning and teacher recruitment. Hear Muri’s thoughts on the impact of Opportunity Culture innovations in areas including teacher residencies, teacher leadership, and other district offices, and the importance of staying faithful to the model.

Making the Most of Opportunity Culture Innovations: Superintendent Scott Muri

Read a transcript of the interview:

• Making the Most of Opportunity Culture Innovations: Superintendent Scott Muri

Related links:

• Teacher Incentive Allotment: ECISD announces more than $800,000 in Teacher Incentive Allotment payouts for teachers
• Blog post: Texas Opportunity Culture District Trumpets Recruitment Success, by Paola Gilliam and Sharon Kebschull Barrett, September 14, 2022
• Blog post: Two Keys to Success for Opportunity Culture Leaders, by Sharon Kebschull Barrett, May 19, 2022
• Blog post: How Opportunity Culture Redesigns Help Address Teacher Shortages, by Public Impact, April 7, 2022
• Blog post: Words of Wisdom from Opportunity Culture Leaders, by Sharon Kebschull Barrett, October 7, 2021
• Blog post: Yearlong Residencies Put Aspiring Teachers from Ector County and Midland ISDs on Teams Led By Excellent Teachers, by Public Impact, December 9, 2019
• News; Muri named Region 18 superintendent of the year, from OA Online, June 16, 2022
• News: A Culture of Opportunity, From Odessa Living Magazine, Winter 2021, by Avery Pullin
• News: Ector County ISD and Midland ISD partner with University of Texas in the Permian Basin and US Prep for Teacher Preparation Residencies, from News West 9, December 8, 2019, by Leatra Hernandez

More Opportunity Culture Audio from Ector County ISD:

• Opportunity Culture Audio #6: Becoming a Committed Opportunity Culture School: Principal Susan Hendricks