RISD Leadership and Talent Development

The Leadership and Talent Development Team supports all learners as well as providing engaging professional learning for leaders at all levels.

[Jill Hickey @JillHickey2]

So much love for this AF team❣️100%the absolute best 🥰
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[Professional Learning RISD @PLinRISD]

Our very own Aster received the Champion Award for the 25-26 school year! Aster is an integral member of our team at the ABC! #risddreambig #risdleadandlearn #championaward

[Professional Learning RISD @PLinRISD]

Congratulations to our Richardson ISD Red Apple New Teacher of the Year- Nataly Garza🍎✨
This incredible RHS dance teacher has made a lasting impact in her very first year. We are so proud of her hard work and dedication! @Choat311 @IamBranum #risdachieve #risddreambig

[Shawna Ballast @BallastShawna]

Proud of our RISD 25-26 administrator residents for completing their Defense of Degree from @DBUPatriots! #risddreambig #risdleadandlearn

[Shawna Ballast @BallastShawna]

The Magic of Aspire! RISD Assistant Principals that are ready to take the next step in their paths to becoming principals this cohort is for you! RISD 26-27 Aspire Cohort Applications open! #risddreambig

[Shawna Ballast @BallastShawna]

26-27 RISD Applications open! Apply today! #risddreambig

[Shawna Ballast @BallastShawna]

2026-2027 RISD Teacher Leader Academy! Apply today! #risddreambig #risdTLA

[Professional Learning RISD @PLinRISD]

Interested in leadership growth in RISD? Check these opportunities out! #risddreambig #isdleadandlearn @RISDLeadandDev

[Rocío Paredes @MsParedess]

Grateful to be part of a district that truly invests in growing the capacity of its people. When educators are empowered, leaders are developed, and systems support continuous growth, real impact follows @RichardsonISD #RISDdreambig #EducationLeadership

[Chris Goodson (Dr. HR) @DoctorHR]

This is how we welcome our VIP recruits to Richardson ISD! It’s going to be an awesome day of learning why RISD is the place where we all DREAM BIG! #RISDdreambig

[Professional Learning RISD @PLinRISD]

Lots of collaboration, feedback and choice in these past two days. These new teachers have GROWN so much this year! 🌷🌱🪏 #risddreambig #risdachieve #risdlearns @IamBranum @RISDLeadandDev #risdleadandlearn

[Shawna Ballast @BallastShawna]

Register today! #risddreambig

[Shawna Ballast @BallastShawna]

The Aspiring Assistant Principal Institute provides candidates with a clear understanding of leadership opportunities in RISD and supports preparation for the assistant principal application and interview process. Register today! #risddreambig

[RISD Leadership and Talent Development @RISDLeadandDev]

Who is ready to take the next step in leadership? Register today! #risddreambig

[Shawna Ballast @BallastShawna]

I have enjoyed supporting the Aspiring Principal Cohort on their leadership journey this year! Thank you to our Area Superintendents and our first- year RISD principals for leading panel discussions as we continue to support leaders to Dream Big for RISD students. #RISDdreambig

[Shawna Ballast @BallastShawna]

Launch! Working with RISD new assistant principals is one way RISD supports every leader every day! #risddreambig #risdleadandlearn #risdlaunch

[Professional Learning RISD @PLinRISD]

I had so much fun presenting Service with a Smile at the RESSA conference today! What an amazing conference full of learning and fun! 🩷 #risdressa #risddreambig #risdleadandlearn @mooretolearn #risdlearns

[Tabitha Branum @IamBranum]

RESSA Para Conference 2026 is underway! I am thankful for these superhuman heroes that are life changers and RISD is better because of them! Today is about helping them achieve their North Star Goal! @RichardsonISD ❤️💚💜💙 #risddreambig

[Professional Learning RISD @PLinRISD]

This week at Professional Learning Pioneers we dove into using AI as a PL assistant, as well as presentation skills! We utilized #comchicards to energize! ⚡️#risdplp #risddreambig #risdleadandlearn #risdlearns

[Professional Learning RISD @PLinRISD]

It’s that time! We are pleased to announce our Together We Grow conference in RISD! You won’t want to miss our two keynote speakers! @THBoogren @teach4ward #risdTWG #risdleadandlearn #risddreambig