One of the most rewarding aspects of working with superintendents across the country is discovering the source of the “spark,” so to speak, that made them fall in love with educational leadership in the first place. For Joe Gothard, superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools in Minnesota, it’s about revering the student voice, no matter their socioeconomic status or their background.
Gothard, who is a finalist for The School Superintendents Association 2024 National Superintendent of the Year award, sat down withDistrict 91心頭istration’sAlcino Donadel and Micah Ward to share his vision of success and the amazing initiatives he’s spearheading for students in his district.
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