The Austin-based Holdsworth Center selected Bastrop ISD Superintendent Kristi Lee for its leadership development cohort, per a Sept. 14 press release.
Two-minute impact
Lee was one of about two dozen superintendents across the state chosen to participate in the retention-focused program, according to the release.
In their own words
“The diverse skills needed to be an effective superintendent are comparable to a Fortune 500 CEO, but the job doesn’t come with the same opportunities to study the tenets of great leadership or work with an experienced coach,” center President Lindsay Whorton said in the release. “We are filling that gap with high-quality programming and connections that help superintendents stay in the seat longer and thrive while they are leading.”
About the program
The Holdsworth Center's Superintendent Leadership Program is an 18-month development and coaching initiative for superintendents new to their district or within their first five years. Participants attend learning sessions to develop skills and receive ongoing support from executive coaches, according to the center.
