Kent ISD superintendent’s philosophy: ‘lead with kindness’

Kent ISD — In his 30 years in public education, Dr. Ron Gorman has served as a teacher, principal, K-12 administrator and now as superintendent of Kent ISD. In this episode of “Study Hall,” Gorman talks about his evolution from an indifferent student at Godfrey-Lee Public Schools to overseeing nearly 100,000 students in Kent County, the vast array of Kent ISD’s programs and the funding challenges districts face in the coming school year.

(Editor’s note: This podcast was recorded before lawmakers approved the state budget July 3.)

“Study Hall” from School News Network is a podcast highlighting the students, teachers and others making education magic happen every day in classrooms across Kent County and beyond. You can download this episode by clicking on the embed above, or listen to it here on School News Network.

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