In this Superintendent Spotlight, you’ll hear this year’s award winners and some of education’s brightest minds share some much-needed wisdom in these challenging times. Included in our superintendent discussion are EduJedi Gainer award winner - Todd Dugan, Superintendent at Bunker Hill CUSD (IL), EduJedi Gainer award winner - Dr. Terri Sorensen, Executive Director at Idaho Home Learning Academy, Oneida School District (ID) and EduJedi Achiever Special Mention award winner - Dr. Leslie Standerfer, Assistant Superintendent of Academics at Buckeye Union High School District (AZ).
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National Gathering and Awards - Superintendent Spotlight
• Dec. 16, 2020
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