Salem-Keizer Selects New Superintendent

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One can only hope that Dr. Husk did a better job of being a superintendent in Tennessee, than she did in Colorado, to prepare her for her new job in Oregon. Too bad the school board wasn't aware that Dr. Husk had applied for a Superintendency in Ft. Collins, Colorado--and eventually withdrew her application, due the fire storm of emails, letters and phone calls that the district received from numerous people who had had the unfortunate task of attempting to work with her during her tenure as a Superintendent in Colorado. Yes, all the comments received in Ft. Collins told of her neopotism, binges with alcohol, drunk driving citation (that she never shared with the school board until it came out in the newspaper, 6 months later) despicable treatment of outstanding staff and administrators, and a persistant attititude of "not listening" and asserting that it was HER way or the highway. This is a naracistic indivual you are dealing with. She is known for not respecting communities values, as evidenced by getting rid of the communities and staff strategic plan and developing her own. Mark our words, you will begin to see a mass exit of Administrators from your district, due to her leadership style that will be veiled in "she is doing what is best for the district", she will convince your board when your effective administrators begin to leave that there leaving has nothing to do with her! She practically ruined the Mapleton School District in Colorado--and by the time the school board finally would listen and had caught onto her, by that time the damage had been done. Over 20 long time administrators and numerous teachers who left due to the climate and tone that she had established in her 5 years as Superintendent. Our suggestion to these board members, teachers, community members and administrators is that you need to keep a tight watch on her. Don't let your school board stick their head in the sand if and when "Husk issues" start to arise. Our condolences to the Salem-Keizer School District.