Nov 3, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
The first time I voted, I skipped down the ballot and voted for one person: my father, who was running for city council. He was unopposed, but it felt good because he is a great man and, well, he is my dad. Along with my father, many of our close family friends were...
Oct 26, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
As the reality of the pandemic continues to take a toll on our daily lives, we are faced with many new challenges. Superintendents and school leaders have “decision fatigue” as they are constantly rethinking every process in their schools. Things that were at one time...
Aug 24, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
Several years ago, during the recognition of TASA Honorary Life members, a superintendent was walking across the stage when Commissioner of Education Robert Scott stepped to the microphone. He said, “You know, you have been superintendent of the same school district...
Jun 17, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
Exceptional superintendents are innovative, committed, and always learning and improving because of their deep commitment to serve children, communities, and our nation. It is an incredible responsibility with endless possibilities, but one that requires constant...
Jun 3, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
Although this blog is usually written by Kevin Brown alone, he co-authored this with TASA leaders who also actively serve as school superintendents. Dear TASA Members: As educational leaders, we have devoted ourselves to public education because we believe in the...
May 13, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog, Uncategorized
In my 30-year career, I have never been prouder of public school educators as I am right now. My “family” here on the TASA staff is included in that assessment. Schools across our state and nation have completely redesigned learning systems from in-person to at-home,...
