Rodney Watson

Region 4 Executive Director. Passionate about building great organizations; committed to excellent equitable outcomes for all students.

[Region 4 ESC @Region4ESC]

Growing future educators starts with intentional planning. 🏫

Region 4's LASO Engage Network explores grow-your-own, mentorship, residency, and workforce development approaches that create pathways into teaching.

📅 Tue, June 16
📍 Region 4 | MCC
🔗 https://t.co/a8sjGrPGBl

[Region 4 Inspire Texas @R4EducatorPrep]

Strong teacher pipelines don’t happen by chance.

Join the LASO Engage Network as districts collaborate on mentorship, residency, and grow-your-own pathways that support aspiring educators.

📅 Tuesday, June 16
📍 Region 4 MCC
Grow your own ➜ https://t.co/RmKMfuzPa6

[Region 4 ESC @Region4ESC]

We recently held our Principal Recognition Ceremony… and this is what our communications team submitted. 🎤

Featuring: attempts to use haricot verts (aka green beans) in a sentence.
Spoiler: it took a few tries. @PearlandISD @WallerISD

[Southwest Public Schools @swschoolstx]

Thank you to our incredible partner Abogada Naimeh Salem for helping make our State of the Schools luncheon such a success. The turnout was truly remarkable, and it was inspiring to see so many passionate supporters gathered together for Southwest Public Schools.

We are deeply grateful for a community that believes in our students, our staff, and the transformational work happening across our schools every day. Your support makes these opportunities possible.

Such a powerful reminder that when our community comes together, we are Southwest Strong.

More to come soon as we share highlights from this special day.

[Rodney Watson @R4ExD]

SW Public Schools continues to excel as one of the 10 most admired districts. Your State of the District was an excellent showcase of your academic, student, and community in @Region4ESC. Thank you @fadams224

[Region 4 ESC @Region4ESC]

Thank you for spending your Saturday with us at the Region 4 Mathematics Conference!

Your commitment to learning—even after a weather reschedule—speaks volumes about the work happening in classrooms across our region.

We’re honored to support the impact you make every day!

[Rodney Watson @R4ExD]

Congratulations to Dr. Roosevelt Nivens, @LamarCISD National Superintendent of the Year!
Appreciated powerful insights from Dr. McGown @KleinISD and Dr. Salazar-Zamora, and proud of Dr. Goffney @TheRealBuzz, incoming AASA National President. We are @Region4ESC Strong!

[Rodney Watson @R4ExD]

Honored to serve on a panel at #TCEA discussing Navigating Data Governance in Texas Public Education.

We explored how cybersecurity, AI, interoperability, and policy intersect, and why data governance is now an enterprise responsibility impacting public education.

[Rodney Watson @R4ExD]

We celebrate Dr. Nivens and @LamarCISD on this acknowledgment, but more importantly, the character, example, and servant heart demonstrated through his leadership. Thank you for being an example across @Region4ESC in public and behind the scenes.

[Lamar CISD @LamarCISD]

Congratulations to #LamarCISD Superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens on being named the 2026 National Superintendent of the Year by AASA!🎉

We are #LamarCISDProud to see our district represented on the national stage.

📸 courtesy: AASA, The School Superintendents Association

[Region 4 ESC @Region4ESC]

Cold weather, warm conversations. Despite an unusual Midwinter chill in San Antonio, we were grateful to gather at the TASA Midwinter Conference for meaningful sessions, great conversations at our exhibit, and a wonderful breakfast with school administrators from across Texas. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We left inspired, energized, and thankful for the connections made.

@PflugerArch @Stantec @THSchoolLaw

[Region 4 ESC @Region4ESC]

Dr. Watson celebrated and connected with leaders at the TASA Midwinter Conference in San Antonio despite the icy weather!

In this episode of Rodney in the Region, we take you inside the conference to explore the exhibits, meet the honorees, and experience the sessions. Watch the video to hear superintendents from @LamarCISD, @lpisd, and @TomballISD reflect on leadership and support from the District Advancement Champions at Region 4.

@escPrintWorks @tasanet @Stantec @KBrownTASA @rooseveltnivens @Dr_RNivens @m_salazarzamora @R4SchoolSafety

[Region 4 ESC @Region4ESC]

Thank you to the more than 400 coaches and athletic directors who joined us for the 2026-2028 UIL Reclassification and Realignment! Region 4 was proud to bring districts together to plan their schedules. Best of luck this season! 🏈🏀🏐

[Rodney Watson @R4ExD]

Great story highlighting excellence in @DISDBroncoPride. @Region4ESC is your District Advancement Champion!

[Region 4 ESC @Region4ESC]

This episode of At the 4Front spotlights Catherine Moss of Dayton ISD, who believed that becoming Teacher of the Year was not within the realm of possibility. Watch her growth from first-year Special Education teacher to Teacher of the Year. See how she partnered with Region 4 to transform her classroom and culture overnight.

[Rodney Watson @R4ExD]

Our educators tested power mobility devices designed to expand student independence—and their reactions say it all. We are @Region4ESC District Advancement Champions!

[Region 4 ESC @Region4ESC]

Watch what happens when special education professionals get their hands on adaptive equipment! Our educators tested power mobility devices designed to expand student independence. Their reactions say it all.

@AlvinISD @TomballISD @FortBendISD

[Dr. Demetrius McCall @MccallDemetrius]

Today, we represented at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Parade in downtown Houston. I am thankful our students, staff, and board members chose to serve. #OneSheldon

[Region 4 ESC @Region4ESC]

See why educators, leaders, and specialists love our 2025 Bilingual/ESL Conference. Attendees left with strategies they can use today and connections that will last all year. @R4Multilingual

[Texas Education Exchange @TxEdExchange]

Happy Holidays from #TheExchange! ❄️✨

We are grateful to our incredible partners and educators who make this work possible. Wishing you rest, joy, and celebration this season.

[Rodney Watson @R4ExD]

Please take advantage of this exciting opportunity. Your collective well-being makes our @Region4ESC region strong!

[Region 4 ESC @Region4ESC]

🎉 Today, the YMCA of Greater Houston and Region 4 launched a new partnership by offering a complimentary Impact Membership to every employee in Channelview ISD! The YMCA and Region 4 are committed to the well-being of the incredible district and charter employees who pour their hearts into Region 4 students every day. This membership offer, valued at $300 per year, is being extended to every district or charter in our region.

Visit https://t.co/AHSkMS2cIP to learn more. Click ISD Partnership Interest Form before Dec. 30 to get started building this partnership in your school district or charter: https://t.co/opkMBx4R38.

@YMCAHouston

[Region 4 ESC @Region4ESC]

🎉 Today, the YMCA of Greater Houston and Region 4 launched a new partnership by offering a complimentary Impact Membership to every employee in Channelview ISD! The YMCA and Region 4 are committed to the well-being of the incredible district and charter employees who pour their hearts into Region 4 students every day. This membership offer, valued at $300 per year, is being extended to every district or charter in our region.

Visit https://t.co/AHSkMS2cIP to learn more. Click ISD Partnership Interest Form before Dec. 30 to get started building this partnership in your school district or charter: https://t.co/opkMBx4R38.

@YMCAHouston

[Region 4 ESC @Region4ESC]

We were thrilled to welcome 600 educators, leaders, and specialists to the 2025 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference! The day was filled with powerful learning, engaging sessions, and meaningful conversations about elevating support for emergent bilingual students.

Thank you to everyone who brought their energy, ideas, and commitment to the work. What a way to kick off 2025!
#R4BESL