Raising the Bar, The Leaders Behind Our (Primary) Schools Success

On this episode of The Pulse, Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with primary school principals: Mechele Higginbotham, Beth Leary, Christon Lee, Leah Lundy, Paula Adams, and administration: Jonathan Hinke (Executive Director Strategic Initiatives/School Improvement), Rick Surrency (Superintendent of Schools), Laura France (Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction) who led their schools to significant academic gains, including A and B school grades and record-high point totals. The conversation explores the strategies behind their success, including strong core instruction, targeted intervention, empowered leadership, staff collaboration, family engagement, and building a culture of pride and continuous improvement. District leaders also share how these school-level achievements are contributing to Putnam County School District’s strongest overall academic performance in years. Tune in next week when we discuss what we are doing for future growth.