In this episode of Let’s Talk HCS: Real Talk, David Carroll sits down with Dr. Justin Robertson to pull back the curtain on what a superintendent really does—and how the job is judged. Carroll surprises Dr. Robertson with on-the-spot questions about his annual evaluation, the ins and outs of school funding, teacher hiring safeguards, shifting enrollment, and why School Choice programs can change lives.

Later, Dr. Robertson explains why he completes a detailed self-assessment and how the board uses it. He shares a candid grade on his work with the County Commission and Mayor Wamp.

They also tackle teacher background checks—what state licensure holds catch, what reference calls reveal, and where gray areas still exist. Then they explore enrollment trends and traditional schooling.