The new superintendent of Lake Wales Charter Schools has begun a whirlwind preparation tour before the start of fall classes on Aug. 11.
Julie Conrad opened her tenure as the district’s leader by meeting with staff members on July 28, her first official day of work. The district’s board of trustees unanimously selected Conrad in June from among five finalists.
“I’m super excited to be here in Lake Wales,” Conrad said July 30. “It’s been very energizing, just meeting staff, talking with parents. I talked with community members, and I just want everybody to know, if you see me out and about, please stop and introduce yourself.”…