What Superintendents are saying

"Avis has left indelible marks of progress on system leaders, educators, students and parents. Education in the province of Ontario is significantly better because of (her) leadership."

Gerry Connelly, Former Director of Education, T.D.S.B, Canada.

"Dr. Avis Glaze speaks with an authority borne of a lifetime's experience in improving educational outcomes for children and young people. She has a proven track record in promoting system-wide change and an intimate understanding of what it is that a school or an individual teacher can do to bring the best out of every student. She inspires audiences large and small with her passion for education and her commitment to the welfare of every child. Through this series of letters, teachers and principals will gain new insights and strategies into how to improve their schools."

Bob Cook, Formerly Director of Education and Cultural Services, West Dunbartonshire Council, Scotland. more testimonials

A Message to Superintendents and Directors of Education.

Benefits for Superintendents and Directors of Education:

Superintendents and directors of education are system leaders who are accountable to the public for the quality of education services and for student success. Their work across the globe may be distilled into a few points.

Superintendents and Directors:

• Ensure quality in teaching and learning and in the educational services provided
• Create the conditions necessary for student success
• Ensure both excellence and equity
• Engage parents and community in the educational enterprise
• Build partnerships, alliances and coalitions to support learning
• Develop leadership qualities of principals and other system leaders, and
• Inspire confidence in the educational system

Avis Glaze has served in these positions in school districts. She knows first-hand the issues and challenges of these roles. For that reason, the Avis Glaze Education Letters will provide insights and strategies into the issues that are familiar to superintendents and directors of education. International perspectives will be offered and the voices of individuals in similar positions will be incorporated into the messages conveyed in the letters.