I Pick Enoch
After reading and talking and researching, if I had to choose a superintendent, I would choose Steven Enoch.
Pros - experienced, enthused, open to new ideas, nothing to prove, not using SPS as a stepping stone to next job, able to claim good academic outcomes for his district, keeps up with new educational ideas
Cons - had already planned to retire, possible financial issues at one district
Folks, there is no perfect superintendent. But I can see Enoch interacting well with the Board. His enthusiasm would match theirs for progress and new ideas. He wants to listen, to learn and to interact with teachers and
Pros - experienced, enthused, open to new ideas, nothing to prove, not using SPS as a stepping stone to next job, able to claim good academic outcomes for his district, keeps up with new educational ideas
Cons - had already planned to retire, possible financial issues at one district
Folks, there is no perfect superintendent. But I can see Enoch interacting well with the Board. His enthusiasm would match theirs for progress and new ideas. He wants to listen, to learn and to interact with teachers and
Husk Interview
Sandra Husk was our last finalist interview. She speaks in a crisp, polished manner and with confidence. There were three people in our interview; Lynne Varner and Brian Rosenthal of the Times and me.
Q&A
Why are you the right person to lead SPS?
When you look to fill a superintendent position, you need a good match between needs and talents. You look for a track record of closing the achievement gap, a good communicator and someone who can build a team.
You had some sort of professional business certification for your district in Tennessee. Do you believe a district should be run like a business?
She said she had this certification in her district in Oregon as well and that it is a quality assurance one. The idea is to make sure your district and central office are providing services to schools. She said we benchmark
Q&A
Why are you the right person to lead SPS?
When you look to fill a superintendent position, you need a good match between needs and talents. You look for a track record of closing the achievement gap, a good communicator and someone who can build a team.
You had some sort of professional business certification for your district in Tennessee. Do you believe a district should be run like a business?
She said she had this certification in her district in Oregon as well and that it is a quality assurance one. The idea is to make sure your district and central office are providing services to schools. She said we benchmark