Dr. Joe Gothard, Superintendent of St. Paul Public Schools Views and Voice: Above the Noise

Dr. Joe Gothard is superintendent of St. Paul Public Schools, the most diverse district in the state. Throughout our conversation one can hear his emphasis on achievement, relationships, communication, and trust. Under his leadership the district adopted a strategic plan entitled SPPS Achieves which carries the message that the work is about learning. One of my favorite quotes of his says it all, “This is not solo work.”