ollowing the publication of her article, “Growing Our Own: Building a Sustainable Leadership Pipeline in a Small District,” in the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANY) Vanguard magazine, Superintendent of the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District Dr. Jennifer Morrison-Raptis was invited to serve as a panelist at SAANY’s Annual Conference on Nov. 9.
Dr. Morrison-Raptis participated in the panel discussion, “The School Leadership Pipeline: Passing the Torch with Intention,” alongside educational leaders from across New York State. The session explored strategies for cultivating the next generation of school leaders through intentional mentorship, professional development, and succession planning.
The panel addressed how school districts can identify, support, and prepare aspiring leaders in ways that are sustainable, effective, and responsive to the evolving needs of students and schools. Dr. Morrison-Raptis shared her experiences developing leadership capacity within NHP-GCP schools, emphasizing the importance of investing in current educators and creating opportunities for professional growth.
“I was honored to join colleagues from across New York State to discuss how public schools can cultivate future leaders from within and create sustainable pathways that ensure continued success for students, staff, and the entire school community,” Dr. Morrison-Raptis said.