Super Education

Reaction to the article “Legacy Planning:  How Will You be Remembered?” from The School Administrator, December 2007, pp. 10-16.

What a great honor to serve as the Superintendent of a school district.  The legacy of a term is really the trail one has left behind that identifies your personal motivations and priorities.  Once the newness of the position is over, then planning, goal setting, and building relationships begin.  The community is an important factor to consider.  There are definite characteristics of a community and these transfer to expectations for the school district.  As a Superintendent, it is beneficial to evaluate those expectations and analyze how these will match the goals you have established.  As stated in the article, reflection is a necessary component of evaluation and continued adjustments.  An important legacy is to provide varied, appropriate opportunities for children to build their learning experiences.  My hope is that I leave a system that will adapt to the rapidly changing world.  There needs to be a place for each child to demonstrate their abilities and talents.