July 28, 2014

The Measure of Success with Dr. James Briscoe Transformative Principal 033

21 minutes

My (former) school district recently hired a new superintendent, and I was able to sit down and chat with him. I think he is just what the district needs and I am really excited for what he will bring to the table. We talked about the following:

Where Dr. Briscoe got his start in education and in administration

His diverse experience as a leader of schools that were from incredibly high-achieving to greatly struggling.

Engaging in the community by being involved in community issues (building new police station, hospital, etc.)

The political struggles that lead Dr. Briscoe to retirement from his school district.

Why he felt like Canyons School District was a good match for him.

Why it is so important to be out and about and seen.

How to build trust. Time.

What happened in the past, is in the past. Let’s not worry about it.

The culture he wants to create: Trust & Collaboration.

Honoring the past.

How he measures the success of his superintendency, not to be confused with his job description.

Why that measure of success is so important.

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