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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
What makes a superintendent a good superintendent?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
There’s been a lot of talk about superintendents lately. Fulton County swore in a new superintendent Tuesday. Clayton County has yet to find someone to lead them.
We’ve blogged about searching for a superintendent and how much to pay one, but we haven’t discussed what makes someone an effective school leader.
Many would say a superintendent’s most important job is to make sure students are learning and achieving. A superintendent needs to be a good manager and carry out the board’s decisions and mission for the school district.
The superintendent should be a good listener - taking in opinions from teachers, parents, students and others in the community before making the best decision. Then there are the fiscal responsibilities and let’s not forget about hiring the right people.
What do you think is a superintendent’s job? How do you measure whether the superintendent is effective?
