Heath Morrison’s Blog
Texas school districts challenged to meet the population boom
Over the last few years, suburban areas across the state of Texas have grown at record paces with the arrival of new residents moving into the Lone Star State. As a result, school districts in communities outside of major metropolitan areas like Houston, Dallas, and...
Selecting Your Next Leader in Education
A skill that effective leaders take pride in possessing is the ability to identify other great leaders and recruit them to their organization. While the processes – and requirements - for recruiting, identifying and selecting individuals to serve in leadership roles...
The Importance Of Investing In Your People
When I first served as a superintendent, I would hear lots of advice from leaders in the private sector to “run my school district like a business.” I imagined that meant more focus on results, less silos and more cross-functionality. Subsequently, having spent time...
Ensuring a successful entry as an incoming Superintendent
New Superintendents Need A Thoughtful Plan of Entry One of the first items that new superintendents must learn is the importance of proactive communications and active listening. As a superintendent, you are the “communicator in chief,” which more than likely will be...
Leadership Skills Every Educator Should Have
Anyone who has worked within a leadership role will likely agree that their skills will help set the standard for the team and organization as a whole.
Tips On Building Your Leadership Team’s Core For Your School District
As schools around the United States prepare for the return of in-person classes for the 2021-2022 year, there are a number of unique factors to consider.
Leaders To Watch As We Move Through 2021
With COVID-19 impacting communities across the globe, leaders in numerous countries and industries have had their wisdom and character tested. Here is a list of three leaders whose actions are very likely going to reshape the direction of the world in the year 2021...
Leadership Trends To Know About in 2021
Strong and effective leadership is critical to the success of any organization. Even before the outbreak of COVID-19, businesses had already begun to experience new leadership trends, many of which were later catalyzed by the pandemic. The pandemic also brought new...
Helpful Tips for Education Leaders in Uncertain Times
The challenges of leading in an educational environment can get more complicated during periods of crisis. The most effective leaders empower faculty, students, parents, and other stakeholders to respond productively during difficult times. These four tips can help...
What Funding Would Benefit Public Schools Right Now?
Montgomery ISD Superintendent Heath Morrison explores funding that would benefit public schools right now.