How Succession Planning Can Help Close The Gender Gap for Superintendents.

The article present an interview with Whitney Oakley, Superintendent of the Guilford County Public Schools in Greensboro, North Carolina. Topics discussed include her leadership journey, navigating professional and personal duties and support women into leadership positions; the decision to pursue leadership beyond the classroom; advice for women who want to become district leaders; and attention of school districts to the number of women who are serving in superintendent positions.