In this podcast episode, Dr. Hairston discusses what the presidency of Barack Obama means to him and to education. Dr. Hairston shares how he has been able to maintain a superintendency position in the same school district for nine years and the great successes he has led. A
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visionary and progressive leader, Dr. Joe A. Hairston has served since 2000 as Superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, one of the nation's 25 largest school systems. In February 2008, the Baltimore County Board of Education approved a third four-year term for Dr. Hairston. His 12-year tenure will make him the county's second-longest-serving superintendent. Dr. Hairston's results-based leadership has yielded a growing list of achievements including greater student participation in and success on Advanced Placement and SAT exams and greater accountability and resource conservation. A career educator, Dr. Hairston's ascent in education administration began and is rooted in the classroom. Over the years, he has developed and refined strategies that have proven successful in raising student achievement. District Leader's Podcast is produced and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2007-2009. This podcast is affiliated with the Transformation Education network of podcasts. Visit the website for full shownotes and resources www.districtleaderspodcast.org Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.districtleaderspodcast.org and blog.districtleaderspodcast.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@districtleaderspodcast.org You may also leave us a message on our toll-free comment line is 1 (866) 435-5337
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