Shut Up and Listen: New Superintendent

"Enroll, employ, enlist - I want kids to know there’s a reason they’re at school and everyone there is going to hold them accountable because we care."

@fostoriasuper a.k.a. Jason Longbrake nailed his first podcast interview. 

Originally he had dreams of being a wildlife specialist out west, but started his education at The Ohio State University working towards a degree in social studies education. His first role was as a teacher and he quickly progressed to principal in Swanton OH which was literally 1 hour from his doorstep in Fostoria. Jason got his Superintendent license and then the opportunity with Fostoria City Schools opened up. 

You can tell Jason is passionate about Fostoria and our school system. He’s an insider who’s had experience from the outside. He can relate to the students and their surroundings and he’s excited about the amazing facilities Fostoria City Schools boasts. Of course, he’s also pretty pumped about his new 6-minute commute to work.

His best advice: Be yourself. Be honest. 

He’s tried some unique approaches while he was a school principal - pushing the trash can around the cafeteria and handing out candy bars to teachers at random…  Now, we’ll see what he does with some of the new requirements of education in things like grants, funding, and graduation.

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