What Type of Person Thrives on a School Board, According to a President of the Board at College School District
Peter, President of the College School District Board, highlights the diversity of successful board members, stating that "everyone can contribute," including lawyers, dentists, and community members bringing varied perspectives crucial to the board's function. The work, according to Peter, is "critically important" and offers a rewarding experience.
Communication, Community Engagement, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Collaboration
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Peter Wright
President of the Board
College School District
Occidental College
MPA: University of Southern California; PhD: University of California, Santa Barbara
Political Science, American Studies
Education
Education
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. People from diverse backgrounds thrive in this industry, bringing varied skills and perspectives.
2. Different professional backgrounds, such as law, dentistry, or community involvement, are valuable assets to a school board.
3. The ability to contribute unique viewpoints and advocate for the community is essential for success on a school board.
Transcript
Who thrives in industry?
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry? This industry, being on the school board, involves all sorts of folks, and we need all sorts of skill sets.
On my current board, we have individuals who bring many different viewpoints, which is fantastic. You can be a lawyer or a dentist and discuss how health is a critical part of education.
You could be a community member and bring the voices of the community to the board. Everyone can contribute to being a school board member, and I really hope people will consider joining a school board. It's great fun, and the work is critically important.