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The
Superintendent's View - February
3, 2010 From the desk of TISD
Superintendent, Mid Johnson,
Adlai Stevenson said, “Criticism
is simply the method by which existing
ideas and institutions are submitted
to the test of principles, ideas,
ideals, and possibilities”.
This attitude toward examining what
we do as professional educators should
be subscribed to whole-heartedly.
Constructive criticism is never negative.
It is always intended to improve our
profession.
This ideal is at the heart of the
principle of moving from good to great.
Every educational institution should
be working toward a standard of excellence.
An exemplary district will be one
that seeks to empower students, staff,
and parents in their work toward a
better life. We believe education
is all about empowering people by
giving them the tools they need to
improve their lives. Those same principles,
ideals, and skills we seek to instill
in others will empower us to improve
TISD.
Improvement requires a willingness
to change. Achieving greatness means
always keeping your mind open to new
possibilities, testing new ideas,
and allowing others the freedom to
become great along with you. Through
communication, cooperation, and a
selfless desire to improve our district;
greatness is a possibility!
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The
Superintendent's View - February
3, 2010 From the desk of TISD
Superintendent, Mid Johnson, There
is an axiom in the business world
that says, “Good is the enemy
of great”. The idea seems to
be that being good will sometimes
bring about an attitude of complacency
that obstructs organizations from
striving for greatness. Every school
district is in the business of education.
The product of the business of education
is successful students.
Greatness for an organization becomes
possible when leaders on every level
exhibit excellence and humility. This
is an organizational principle that
promotes organizational success over
individual recognition. The focus
is on constantly improving product
and services.
Educational organizations, like any
other business, measure success by
financial strength and product quality.
Our product is those students who
go on from TISD and exhibit the character
and skills of exemplary citizens.
When our students have been provided
with the motivation and tools they
need to achieve greatness, we achieve
greatness through them. |
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The
Superintendent's View
- January 14, 2010
From the desk of TISD Superintendent
Mid Johnson, One of the most
important functions of an organization
is communicating a vision that all
can enthusiastically share and support.
I believe everyone in this district
has a shared hope of creating a successful
educational system that will help
our current and future students live
better lives. We begin shaping that
hope into a clear vision through effective
communication.
Communication is so important that
our constitution guarantees us the
freedom to speak and make our ideas
known. No vision can affect our district
or our students if it is not shared.
Effective communication creates honesty,
trust, and enthusiasm for exemplary
work. We want to create a district
that will be worthy of others following
our example because of the success
of the students who graduate from
TISD. We want this because we truly
believe education makes a difference
in people.
Hope, in people of vision,
always rises to the level of the challenge.
When we understand the problem and
communicate openly and honestly, we
can create the best possible solutions.
Communication borne of the genuine
desire to cooperate with others in
solving problems brings people together
and builds a sense of ownership. Out
of that sense of ownership will come
a trust and appreciation for the work
of others that will foster a positive
and consistent communication between
all involved.
We all share collectively in the
successes of everyone in this district.
A vision for the contributions of
every person in this work, whether
they are students, administrators,
faculty, or support staff, should
be that they bring clarity, transparency,
and a sense of greatness to us all.
A great district is one that envisions
the safety, security, and future success
of students, district employees, and
community members. A great district
will effectively communicate that
vision.
We are doing a good job! Our challenge
is to move on to greatness. |
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