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Attorney-turned-superintendent Carolyn Lyons pitches collaborative, equity-driven leadership and mental-health focus
Summary
Carolyn Lyons, superintendent of Middleborough Public Schools and one of three finalists, emphasized collaborative, empathy-based leadership, investment in student mental health and digital literacy, and use of instructional rounds and safety audits during her Feb. 8 interview with Mansfield School Committee.
Carolyn Lyons, superintendent of Middleborough Public Schools and a finalist for Mansfield’s superintendent job, told the Mansfield School Committee on Feb. 8 that she views the superintendent’s role as a collaborative conductor who must center students, protect staff and build relationships across town government.
"The superintendent is really the conductor of an orchestra," Lyons said during her hourlong public interview, adding that strong results require buy-in from teachers, parents and community partners. Lyons said she leads by building relationships, staying transparent and modeling vulnerability so staff are comfortable taking risks and improving instruction.
Why it matters: Lyons positions mental-health supports and technology literacy — including responsible classroom use of AI — as priorities for…
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