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Husband, Father, Grandfather, Advocate for Public Schools, Leadership Consultant, Mentor, Retired Superintendent #FitLeaders

Texas, USA
Joined March 2012
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So proud of our grandson, Nathan, and the Matadors. The team never gave up in comeback win! #txhsfb #FridayNightLights
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Still have a DVD player, recipe box, & wall calendar. Also have an LP player-LPs making a comeback!
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Great news!
The city of Austin has reached an agreement with the University of Texas to deed land to city and keep Lions Municipal Golf Course open forever.
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What if the challenge you fear most holds your greatest opportunity for growth? Sunday's sermon inspired my latest reflection on courage, faith, and leadership. #Leadership #Courage #LeadershipMatters #PurposeDrivenLeadership #FitLeaders daveplymale.substack.com/p/w…
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Congratulations Ginger!
🏆 Congratulations to Ginger Carrabine, superintendent of @BryanISD, on being named the 2026 Superintendent of the Year! READ: tasb.org/news-insights/press… #txEDCON #TxEd
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Dave Plymale retweeted
Congratulations to Dr. Tory C. Hill of @ChannelviewISD, Region 4's 2026 Superintendent of the Year! 🎉 Earlier today, we surprised Dr. Hill with the news. He will now advance as Region 4's nominee for Texas Superintendent of the Year at #txEDCON26.
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What’s next for Texas public schools and are leaders ready? The Texas Senate Education Committee reviewed SB 2 (school choice), SB 12 (parental rights), SB 13 (libraries) & HB 6 (discipline) yesterday. daveplymale.substack.com/p/t…
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What should Texas school leaders watch heading into the 2027 Legislature? My takeaways from the Senate Education hearing yesterday on calendars, enrollment, teachers & outcomes. daveplymale.substack.com/p/t… #txed
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As the sun rises remember #Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having the courage & consistency to keep making a difference. Finish the week strong! #FitLeaders
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Happy #NationalDaughtersDay to my four daughters—Jessica, Vicki, Monica & Erika. I miss having you all together! So proud of the women you’ve become. Love you always! ❤️
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Leadership begins with taking care of yourself. substack.com/profile/2797407… #FitLeaders #Leadership
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A beautiful Monday sunrise; a reminder that every new week brings a fresh start and new opportunities. Start with gratitude. Lead with purpose. Choose a positive attitude. Make a difference. Here’s to a great week ahead! #MondayMotivation #Leadership #Gratitude #FitLeaders
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Dave Plymale retweeted
Why go cute there only needing one yard??? The trick play to Ryan Wingo goes for negative yards and Ohio State will have one last chance before the half to add to their lead.
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Twenty-five years ago, I was a principal. The 1st bell had rung, I was walking the hallway with our superintendent when my secretary came running toward us: planes had hit the Twin Towers. We kept our students in class as we found a live feed from New York and watched the tragedy unfold. I will never forget that morning or the courage, sacrifice, and unity that followed. 25 years later, we remember the lives lost, honor the heroes, and keep their families in our hearts. #September11 #NeverForget
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Leadership requires both persistence and perspective. Admiral Michelle Howard’s words are a powerful reminder: keep moving forward through challenges, but never lose sight of the people our leadership is meant to serve. I share a few thoughts in my latest Substack. 👇 daveplymale.substack.com/p/l… #LeadershipMatters #FitLeaders #Leadership
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Bella & I started Labor Day with a peaceful morning walk and a beautiful sunrise. A good reminder to slow down, be grateful, and enjoy the journey. Happy Labor Day! #FitLeaders
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Dave Plymale retweeted
I ranked all 138 FBS game-day experiences. Not the best teams. Not the biggest stadiums. The best overall Saturday. Atmosphere. Tailgating. Traditions. College town. Student section. Food. Scenery. The whole experience. Your school too high or too low? 👇 #cfb
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Finally, @CollegeGameDay is back!! Can’t wait for a full day of games! #cfb #gameday #collegegameday
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