Shonda Scott of the Oakland Unified School District and Dr Robert Martinez, known as the “Resiliency Guy”, have appeared on KTVU’s Talk of the Town with presenter Dave Clark.
The discussion focused on the school district’s business programme and Martinez’s work promoting resilience in education and leadership. The interview was broadcast on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Oakland Unified’s college and career pathways include a Business and Finance stream, combining academic study with careers-focused learning, work experience and student support. The district says its pathways are open to all pupils. ([ousd.org](https://www.ousd.org/high-school-linked-learning-office/pathways?utm_source=openai))
Scott has also been associated with efforts to increase opportunities for local businesses through Oakland Unified’s Local Business Utilization Programme, which has hosted outreach and matchmaking events for small and local contractors. ([ousd.org](https://www.ousd.org/facilities-planning-management/opportunities/lbu-policy/outreach-and-meetings?utm_source=openai))
Martinez is a former California school superintendent and education executive who now works as a speaker and consultant on resilience, leadership and organisational development. He retired from the Antioch Unified School District in 2025, according to his professional profile. ([sessionize.com](https://sessionize.com/robert-martinez/?utm_source=openai))
