At Texas’s La Porte Independent School District, Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson doesn’t want to be recognized for leadership, but for being a gentle, kind soul.
“I only set out to do this work because I felt a deep calling in my life to lead, to listen, to love and to learn with the people with whom I have given custodial care,” Jackson says.
Part of that work includes being visible throughout his schools every day, ensuring each of his 7,200 students has a personal connection with their superintendent. He calls it “leading by loving the people.”