There is a lot that goes into leading a school district. It’s a job that requires patience, compassion and wearing many hats. There are 116 school superintendents across North Carolina and only 16 are African American men. One of them runs Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS), which is the largest school district in the state.
ABC11 Eyewitness News’ Akilah Davis sat down for an exclusive discussion with Wake County Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor, Durham Public Schools (DPS) Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis and Cumberland County Schools (CCSS) Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy to talk school safety, teen violence, and how to attract more qualified teachers to the profession.
The three also discussed their journey from the classroom to the superintendent’s office…