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Freddy Williamson Case

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I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation and high level of gratification over the fact that Dr. Freddie Williamson is named the Regional Superintendent of the Year!
In 2006, the Hoke County School District was diligently searching for a leader who could move the school system forward. On July 1, 2006, the Hoke County School Board hired Dr. Williamson as the Hoke County School System’s Superintendent. Prior to coming to Hoke County, Dr. Williamson had already served in a plethora of diverse roles in his educational career (e.g., teacher, assistant principal, vocational-educational director, principal, director of secondary and middle school education, director of personnel, associate superintendent, and a boys and girls basketball coach), therefore becoming a superintendent was inevitable; the school board knew he could advance the Hoke County’s School System, however the “key” was: he was a willing vessel. Dr. Williamson evolved in his career, because he effectively demonstrated strong leadership skills. Great leaders are visionaries, and Dr. Williamson is no different, he is accurate in forecasting future trends, directions, and developments. In the 2013-2014 school year, with the school board’s approval, Dr. Williamson led the public-private partnership school project. Sandy Grove Middle …show more content…

Williamson was especially intentional in trying to solve the problem that there was a desperate need to build a middle school, though the county did not have the sufficient amount of funds. With the public-private partnership, along with Dr. Williamson’s leadership, the county was able to build a facility that produces 14% more energy than it consumes. Sandy Grove Middle School is the nation’s first net-positive energy, LEED platinum designed school. The involvement of a private firm allowed for tax credits that the school system could not utilize under the traditional school construction

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