UA College of Education Launches Superintendent

UA College of Education Launches Superintendent's Academy

Sandra Ray, Alabama State Board of Education member and chair of the College of Education's Board of Advisors, speaks with Dr. Ed Richardson, superintendent for the Alabama Board of Education.

Dr. Ed Richardson, superintendent for the Alabama Board of Education, recently met with UA administrators, including UA interim President Barry Mason, about the new UA Superintendent's Academy.

The UASA concept was initiated by the State Department of Education to assist the department in attracting and training a larger and wider pool of candidates for superintendent positions around the state. UA's College of Education received a grant from the Department of Education to develop and staff the academy.

UASA will also offer professional development to sitting superintendents. Internet links will allow superintendents to communicate with each other and the University to seek suggestions, answers, or support for day-to-day problems. Six weekend institutes are planned to offer participants instruction from leaders and experts in the field as well as intensive problem-based learning experiences.

Front row, left to right: Sandra Ray, Dr. Ed Richardson, Dr. Nancy Barrett. Back row, left to right: Dr. Harold Bishop, Dr. John Freeman, Dr. John Dolly, Dr. Ed Richardson, Dr. Barry Mason, Dr. Dave Dagley Pictured at the meeting are (left to right): Dr. Harold Bishop, College of Education professor; Dr. John Freeman, UA faculty member and UASA director; Dr. John Dolly, dean of the UA College of Education; Sandra Ray; Dr. Ed Richardson; Nancy Barrett, UA provost and vice-president for academic affairs; UA interim President Barry Mason; and Dr. Dave Dagley, College of Education department chair and professor.