在全国教育老板周期间，我们停下来表彰里奇菲尔德公立学校有才华和敬业的领导者，他们帮助塑造了我们地区的方向。 从内阁成员到部门主任，这些人的工作是为了确保每个学生、每个家庭和每个员工都感到被看到、得到支持和被赋予权力。

There’s No Such Thing as a “Typical Day”

If there’s one thing our leaders agree on, it’s that no two days are ever the same. Their calendars might include meetings, budgets, data reviews, interviews, classroom visits, and state-level collaboration—all in a single week (or even a single day). Superintendent Steve Unowsky described it best: “You never know what a day will be like… it can be a fun adventure.”

This variety isn’t just a challenge—it’s a source of energy and excitement. 我们的领导者在动态的环境中茁壮成长，他们可以适应不断变化的需求，并专注于实时解决问题。 Whether they’re facilitating professional development, supporting student services or working across departments, they’re constantly learning and growing alongside our schools.

“There is no ‘typical day’ for me,” shared Mary Clarkson, Executive Director of 学生支援服务. “On any given day, I could be working on federal budgets and staffing, professional development, interviewing new staff, attending various district or state meetings, and supporting families and buildings with issues that arise.”

Jonathan Heyer, Director of Extended Learning, added: “You might be surprised to know that 里奇菲尔德公立学校 collaborates with a number of outside partners to provide students with opportunities they might not otherwise be able to access. The special sauce it takes to run these partnerships is something I get to help create in my role.”

对人际关系的坚定承诺

RPS领导的核心是对人的承诺。 我们的领导一直在谈论他们在与同事合作、与学生和家庭联系以及建立持久关系时所发现的快乐。

Jennifer Krueger, Director of 特殊教育, said, “I enjoy collaborating with our team members to support students and families. Celebrating student success brings me joy.”

Kasya Willhite, Director of Multilingual Learning and RCEP, shared, “I want to give a shout-out of gratitude and respect to my colleagues. They have seen me on my good and bad days and motivate me to be better and to do better each year for students and families.”

Christina Haddad Gonzalez, Director of 学生支援服务, highlighted one of the best parts of her day: “I get to talk to students almost every day. They are a marvel.”

That commitment extends beyond job responsibilities—leaders described their coworkers not just as teammates but as fellow humans navigating life’s ups and downs. 这些关系激发了他们的激情，让他们坚持自己的目标。

以社区为中心

我们的领导团队因对社会的深切感激而团结在一起。 Many emphasized how much they value the District’s diversity and our strong support for students, families and schools.

“Richfield is a community that supports its schools and values diversity,” said Mary Clarkson. That sentiment was echoed by Jennifer Krueger, who said, “RPS is committed to developing inclusive opportunities for students.”

For Jonathan Heyer, what makes Richfield stand out is “our diverse and vibrant community and the strong sense of collaboration among staff. It’s a place where innovation is encouraged, relationships matter, and decisions are centered on what’s best for students.”

领导们还谈到了在各个大楼和部门之间培养的欢迎、尊重的文化。 Whether in their first year or their twelfth, Richfield’s leaders feel a strong sense of belonging and pride in serving here.

他们为什么这样做

问他们最喜欢自己工作的什么，答案很清楚：人。 Richfield’s leaders are driven by a shared mission—to make a meaningful difference- from supporting staff to collaborating across departments to advocating for students.

“I love supporting teachers,” said Rachel Gens, Director of Elementary Education, simply and powerfully.

Christina Haddad Gonzalez shared, “I love partnering with families, students and staff to support their wellness, engagement and growth.”

And from Superintendent Unowsky: “Everything. 里奇菲尔德是一个有趣的城市中的一个伟大的地区。 We have wonderful students and families.”

他们的工作有时可能在幕后，但影响无处不在。 他们帮助建立使学习蓬勃发展的制度、文化和条件。

谢谢你

感谢我们所有的内阁成员、部门主任和地区领导。 你们的领导对我们学生的成功和学校的实力至关重要。 你们每天都在为自己的岗位贡献远见、奉献和心血，我们对此深表感激。

全国教育老板周快乐！