Annette Walters, candidate for district leadership, emphasizes servant leadership, staff support and communication

Annette Walters, a candidate for a leadership position with Sweetwater County School District #2, told district interviewers she practices "servant leadership" and would prioritize supporting staff, improving communication and using data to guide instruction.

Walters said those priorities matter because the district is balancing performance with funding and staffing challenges. "As a servant leader, I believe that it's my duty to not only support students but to also support staff," she said during the interview. She framed staff recognition, targeted professional development and strengthened parent outreach as central tools to retain teachers and sustain student outcomes.

Walters described specific program approaches she has used previously. She said she implemented a before-school program that provided breakfast, games and focused academic work, and a summer "boost" program for general-education students that included reading and math blocks. "No additional cost to the district," she said of the summer program;…