Heath Morrison Superintendent

Across the country, schools are welcoming students back to the classroom. Unlike previous years where a parent had every reason to expect their child would be welcomed by a fully certified teacher, schools have struggled to find such educators, and have tried to plug vacancies with uncertified candidates. How bad is the teacher shortage? Last […]

Every leader who has attained any level of success inevitability is contacted about other job opportunities. Your leadership story is just as much the opportunities you say no to as much as the ones you do decide to pursue. Several leaders often forget that it is as important to focus on how you leave your […]

Every leader who has attained any level of success inevitability is contacted about other job opportunities. Your leadership story is just as much the opportunities you say no to as much as the ones you do decide to pursue. Several leaders often forget that it is as important to focus on how you leave your […]

It’s always an engaging opportunity to share things that are happening in your district at conferences and workshops. Recently, my board and I were invited to do a session at the state school board conference on proactive messaging and authentic public collaboration. I made a comment, one I have shared several times, about what the […]

For many years, education groups and policymakers have been speaking about the impending teacher shortage as though it is something looming in the future, with the opportunity to make plans and preparations to address this challenge. The reality of unfilled teacher positions across the country last year, and what is predicted to be the case […]

“Your brand is not what you say you are; it’s what people say about you.” This was the advice of a Disney Corporation brand manager I had brought in to meet with my principals in a large urban district. Facing increased competition from the state cap on charter schools being lifted, all leaders were focused […]

The results are in! The votes are counted, and new school board members have been elected.  It is important for district leaders to have a process in place to manage this time of transition and change in school board dynamics. Each new board member will bring a unique set of needs, work styles and priorities […]

As we approach the end of another school year and reflect on everything our students have accomplished, it is difficult to find an adequate way to thank teachers for all the work they do. Teacher Appreciation Week is traditionally celebrated in May, but appreciating and celebrating teachers should be an everyday habit for school leaders. […]

Superintendents like to talk about all of the challenges with their jobs; of which there are many. However, when asked about the aspects of the role they enjoy most, graduation ceremonies probably rank very high for most school leaders. Graduation marks the culmination of what students have experienced in your school district, and, as it […]

Across the country, state legislatures are either considering implementing vouchers or deciding on possible expansion of such programs. The old argument for pro-voucher supporters of providing competition to traditional public schools to improve them has been augmented as part of a comprehensive “Parents Bill of Rights.” Proponents argue that parents should have the chance to […]