What Some Graduates Have to Say About the SDP!
"The SDP experience was truly an enlightening endeavor. I would
recommend it to anyone with aspirations to become a Superintendent. Thanks for
your support and for the collegiality from all the SDP colleagues."
Mr. Robert Barraco, Appointed Superintendent of
Richfield Springs CSD, November 25, 2002
"It [the SDP] allowed me to work elbow-to-elbow with
administrators from my own BOCES and other BOCES on real superintendent
issues, an opportunity that I would not have normally had. No matter how
prepared you think you are for the Superintendency, the SDP program provides
you with new insights, methods, and perceptions by forcing you to look at
issues from the mindset of the Superintendent." "My cohort leaders, Mr. Norman
Reed and Mr. James Van Wormer, are top notch. They are very good leaders and
facilitators, and demonstrate a genuine interest and concern for my growth as
a person and leader."
Dr. Randy Richards, Appointed Superintendent of
Stockbridge Valley CSD, May 1003
"The SDP Program has helped me in so many ways, from the
networking of associates with each other and staff to the better understanding
of the concept of fit between a district and a superintendent. The program
really focuses on the day to day responsibilities of a superintendent in a
real world setting rather than the theoretical realm of so many graduate
courses."
Mr. Garry Stone, Appointed Superintendent of Holland
CSD, May 2003
"When I was selected to participate in the Superintendents Development
Program, I was in the process of deciding if becoming a Superintendent was my
career goal. My participation in the Superintendent Development Program
gave me the opportunity to work on authentic issues with Superintendents in
various school districts as well as interact and network with professionals
throughout the state. It was because of these experiences that I became more
confident in my decision to pursue a position as a school superintendent. I
am grateful to have been given this opportunity and would highly recommend it
to anyone who would consider becoming a Superintendent."
Mrs. Laura Chabe, Appointed Superintendent at
Academy and Westfield CSD, June 2003
