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Michael Dunne: I’m Michael Dunne. We’ve done several shows recently about Springfield Public Schools. In fact, we’ve done more shows about that district than any other, and with good reason. There has been an outsized number of challenges and controversies swirling around Springfield schools. Well, today we bring you one more story, and this is an introduction of sorts to the individual who will try to calm the waters at the beleaguered district. His name is Dr. Shawn Stover, and he is decidedly an outsider, having run districts in other communities around the nation. His first job as interim superintendent is to restore trust among staff, students and parents while working with a board that some describe as dysfunctional. It’s a tough job, but if he succeeds, it might set the district on a course toward much smoother sailing. Dr. Shawn Stover, the new interim superintendent for Springfield Public Schools. Dr. Stover, thanks so much for coming in.
Shawn Stover: Michael, thank you so much for having me…