Administration Insights

Strong leadership in education is rarely about a single defining moment. More often, it is built through years of service, relationships, and a steadfast commitment to students, staff, and community. For Shane Paschall, Superintendent of Paris Special School District (PSSD), the journey to district leadership has been shaped by experiences across nearly every level of

Walk into almost any classroom in 2026 and you will find students who have grown up in a world filled with screens. Many children encounter digital devices before their second birthday, and screen exposure continues to increase throughout childhood and adolescence. Common Sense Media (2025) reports that children ages 5–8 average more than three hours

Cindy Lockett knows that high school graduation is only one piece of the educational puzzle. As the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director for Roane County Schools in Tennessee, Lockett has spent the past four years transforming how students prepare for life after the classroom. With over 18 years of dedicated experience in the CTE

Educational athletics has always been recognized as a crucial part of the total school experience. Yet in today’s public-school environment, the role of the athletic director—particularly at the middle school and high school levels—is rarely a singular responsibility. Increasingly, athletic directors also serve as principals, assistant principals, supervisors, or central office administrators. They work at