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| Dr. Hart on his last day at Pentucket. (As usual, he blended into the crowd and cheered on others). |
The Pentucket Community was fortunate to have Dr. Hart as an Assistant Superintendent; the district grew tremendously during his tenure. Under his guidance, teachers received support and training to fully embrace 21st Century Skills (preparing students to meet the needs of today's world). Dr. Hart helped institute systematic changes enabling teachers to work more collaboratively. As a result, all PRSD educators participate in 'Professional Learning Communities', with identified 'SMART Goals' to enhance instructional skills and create 'Powerful Learning' experiences for students. Most notably, has been the work he accomplished moving instructional practices to incorporate the five 'Habits of Learning': Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Independence, and Creative Exploration. The progress made in these areas has been so impressive that state officials and neighboring districts have sent teams to Pentucket for site visits.
I had the pleasure of working closely with Dr. Hart for four years. He was a great mentor, who facilitated many administrative meetings focused on leadership and team building. Those who know Dr. Hart, recognize his expertise in the area of thinking and questioning. Whenever, we approached a new task he was famous for asking the question, "If ---- was to be wildly successful, what would it look like?"
Reflecting on my four years with Dr. Hart, and the wonderful strides the district has made, I can confidently say he was wildly successful!