Dr. Rick Flores: From Detention to Doctorate
Dr. Rick Flores: From Detention to Doctorate  
Podcast: Oxygen for Educators™
Published On: Fri Apr 03 2026
Description: As a child, Ricky Flores sometimes got detention on purpose — because staying after school meant he would get something to eat. What he didn't know then was that the teachers who saw him, believed in him, and pushed him would change the trajectory of his life. Today Dr. Rick Flores is a high school principal serving the very community where he grew up. In this conversation, he shares the educators who shaped his path, the leadership lessons that guide his work, and why relationships remain the most powerful force in education. It's a powerful reminder that when one adult chooses to truly see a student, the ripple lasts across lifetimes.   Opt in HERE for a complimentary subscription to the magazine, or copy and paste this link: https://oxygenforeducators.com/#read-the-magazine    Visit the Oxygen for Educators website to learn more. https://oxygenforeducators.com/       ********************************************************************************************* Follow on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/oxygen-for-educators/id1775510846 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2i21QueuqVqmEPmI7gzFfQ?si=1bef3354bff2402c Follow on Audible: https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Oxygen-for-Educators/B0DKL68DLX?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEdbuPy-L7p4RZKZ_VWKCXwK_j8vbjZF2&si=7SHeSWZRllrseygs Website: https://www.tackybox.com/podcast ********************************************************************************************* Thank you to our sponsor, Tacky Box. Website: https://tackybox.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacky_box/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTackyBox/ X: https://x.com/thetackybox Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thetackybox/