What if the problem isn’t the students—or the staff—but the system itself?

In this energizing episode of Brighter Together, Superintendent Richard Wright pulls back the curtain on the bold, culture-first changes transforming Louise ISD. From greeting students by name each morning to implementing ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’ districtwide, Richard shares what happens when leadership becomes visible, personal, and relentlessly positive.

He tackles the challenges no administrator escapes—burnout, staffing fatigue, legislative headwinds—and flips the narrative on what actually moves the needle for student success. Whether he’s talking about sending home ‘happy kids’ or pushing for associate’s degrees before graduation, his approach is as strategic as it is soul-fueled.

This is an episode for every school leader ready to shift from reactive compliance to proactive culture building. Because what your students really need… might start with you.