DALI member shares: How to ensure longevity in the superintendency
Superintendent Jim Nielsen, who has led Orchard View Schools for 10 years, is sharing his advice for longevity and winning your district’s trust for the long haul.
Superintendent Jim Nielsen, who has led Orchard View Schools for 10 years, is sharing his advice for longevity and winning your district’s trust for the long haul.
Improvement demands that we examine our biases, assumptions and fears. It requires a willingness to shift mindsets and embrace discomfort for the greater good.
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The whiteboard in Superintendent Renee Nugent’s office at USD 409 Atchison Public Schools reflects one of her top priorities: her schedule of school and classroom visits.
Public schools are among the most resilient institutions that we have and their significance should be highlighted, not doubted.
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