Education
In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with the current North Carolina State Superintendent of the Year and one of the longest tenured superintendents in the state of North Carolina, Dr. Patrick Miller. Dr. Jackson and Dr. Miller discuss ongoing school district efforts to meet the unprecedented challenges presented by the coronavirus, COVID-19. After leading through the aftermath caused when a tornado ripped through a middle school in 2011, Dr. Miller’s experiences with leading through a crisis and his leadership in the state during this current pandemic give him a perspective and valuable insight that all EdLeaders can benefit from as they reflect on their current challenges. Dr. Miller serves as a mentor and thought-partner to superintendents throughout the state.Dr. Miller has served as the Superintendent of the Greene County Schools system for twelve years, a place where he grew up, attended school, and served as a teacher and principal prior to being named Superintendent. Recently, Dr. Miller was selected as the Greene County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. Greene County was selected as one of 25 National Models of Innovative Successful Practices and is looked to as an innovation leader in the state.Show Notes available at https://drrobjackson.blogspot.com/2020/04/edleader-episode-14.html