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Former Mayor Brockman, who previously served as the Mayor of New Braunfels, played a key role in the city being recognized as one of the best places to live in America, as voted by Money.com. With a distinguished career in education and leadership, he made a lasting impact on students and families, emphasizing the importance of nurturing environments for children to thrive.
Former Mayor Brockman, who previously served as the Mayor of New Braunfels, played a key role in the city being recognized as one of the best places to live in America, as voted by Money.com. With a distinguished career in education and leadership, he made a lasting impact on students and families, emphasizing the importance of nurturing environments for children to thrive.
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 trade work.
As the eldest of three siblings, Rusty had a unique upbringing with lots of close-knit 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 a lasting impact on his community.
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