Building Blocks
Pearland ISD’s Podcast that highlights people who are the Building Blocks of Pearland ISD. Your Proud Superintendent, Larry Berger hosts the show and gives listeners, parents, students and staff an inside look at who is Building Pearland Proud.
Guests will include students, staff, leadership and community members.
#BuildPearlandProud
Podcasting since 2024 • 87 episodes
Building Blocks
Latest Episodes
#087 - Inside the Making of the Academic School Calendar
It’s one of the hottest topics every year...the school calendar, and in this episode of the Building Blocks Podcast, host Dr. Larry Berger pulls back the curtain with the two people who lead the work: Dr. La’Kesha Henson-Vaughn, Executive Direc...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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22:35
#086 - The Mom Behind the Proud Superintendent: Kitty Bethke
Get ready for a fun episode as Dr. Larry Berger sits down with his mom, Kitty Bethke. She shares what Larry Ray was really like growing up, the funny moments that hinted at who he’d become, and her reaction when he decided to go into education....
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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40:19
#085 - Principal Series: The Harris Energy with Principal LaShonda Pernetter
In this episode of the Building Blocks Podcast, Dr. Larry Berger talks with Harris Elementary Principal LaShonda Pernetter about the heart and vision behind her campus. She shares what drives her as a leader, the unique experiences Harris offer...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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26:39
#084 - Principal Series: Junior High South Flex with Jason Frerking
In this episode of the Building Blocks Podcast, Dr. Larry Berger talks with Pearland Junior High South Principal Jason Frerking about what inspired him to lead, the programs and traditions that make his campus special. Mr. Frerking also shares ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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35:16
#083 - Principal Series: Inside Lawhon Elementary with Veronica Rodriguez
In this episode of Building Blocks, Dr. Larry Berger chats with Lawhon Elementary Principal Veronica Rodriguez, whose love for learning and leadership shines through in everything she does. From what first inspired her to become a prin...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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25:00
