[Since arriving in Oak Park in early summer, Collins has met one-on-one with each board member, principal, top administrator. She says she asked her staff members to assess their strengths and weaknesses, to set one personal professional goal for the year. A common request among principals was for training in] quick walk-throughs. ... They want to know what to look for. We can help them with that. |
Finance definitely is not my strongest area. I surround myself with good people. And I keep working on it. |
I want to be part of the community. I look at the people paying the taxes for our schools. And I want to be one of them. |