Systematic Needs vs. Individual Needs.....The Push and Pull
This past month I’ve said goodbye to both the Panorama and Orient-Macksburg community school systems. While reflecting on both good and hard times at each district, I started to focus on a unique challenge for superintendent leaders. What happens when caring for individuals within the system clashes with caring for the system. As I transition into my new position, I can tell you that I already have a deep passion and I care greatly for my new school district. That being said I have only met a handful of our employees, parents, students and community members. It is my belief that a superintendent has to care immediately for their system. On the surface it seems obvious, “what’s good for the system is good for the individuals within it.” But is this always the case? Our good friends in the artificial intelligence arena suggested the following key points when asked about this topic. K-12 superintendents play a crucial role in caring for both the overall school system and the indi