Childhoods By Wonderschool

Author: Chris Bennett

In this series, we learn about pivotal childhood moments that shaped our guests life paths.Guests discuss early relationships, circumstances, and epiphanies in their early years that influence their successes and pursuits. There is a proverb, hindsight is the best insight to foresight. In hindsight, what did childhood teach them? How do they use their inner child to spark innovation? What are their views on the state of childhood today? We ask these questions and more to connect the dots between childhood, influence, and the future.
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022: A Love For Education: The Common Thread For Leadership with Mayor Rusty Brockman
Episode 22
Monday, 3 July, 2023

In today’s episode of Childhoods by Wonderschool, former New Braunfels mayor Rusty Brockman joins the conversation to share insights from his upbringing that have shaped his outlook on the importance of creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Rusty moved to Baytown, Texas when he was two years old due to his father's search for better job opportunities. At his father’s urging, he attended college to get his degree so that he would not have to deal with the same trials his father did in his line of tradework. As the eldest of three siblings, Rusty had a unique upbringing with lots of closeknit one-on-one time with his mother before his siblings were born. His mother's love for reading instilled in him a passion for learning and leadership despite not having the chance to attend preschool. Growing up in a family that valued hard work, respect, discipline, and community service, Rusty was inspired to pursue a life dedicated to helping others. His experiences and upbringing led him to a distinguished 15-year career in education and coaching and eventually to the Mayor's office in New Braunfels, Texas. There, he continued to carry on the values and principles instilled in him during his childhood while making his lasting impact on his community. In this episode you’ll hear: How Rusty’s parents’ experiences shaped his own view of the working world Where Rusty’s inspiration to work in public service arose from The importance of community, respect, and giving back to others Resources from this episode: if you want to learn more about Mayor Brockman in New Braunfels, Texas, go to www.nbtexas.org Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.