Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Interview with Rob Madding - Interim Superintendent, Nederland ISD

Most Important Skill for a Superintendent
  • Communication skills are a must. A superintendent must be able to communicate with employees, parents, media, and all stakeholders of the district in an effective manner.

Most Difficult Experience as a Superintendent

  • Termination of an employee. There are always ramifications and it is never pleasant, but sometimes it is the necessary thing to do.

Greatest Accomplishment as a Superintendent

  • Passing a bond issue while at Vidor ISD. This bond allowed for much needed facility additions and improvements which were of great benefit to the students, faculty and district as a whole.

Vision of the Future

  • He sees a continuation of the high standards associated with Nederland ISD.
  • For education in general, he sees more and more technology. He anticipates the replacement of paper books with on-line texts as well as on-line courses being made available in place of on-site classes at high schools.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Reading Assignment

Hey Folks,

Don't forget to read the material that Dr. Nicks assigned..........I think we just need to interview another Superintendent and get forms from the first semester signed by our Superintendent. Is there anything else right now??? See you all Wednesday!