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Corey Butler (who identified as Corey Baldwin) outlines special-education focus and staffing plans in Terrebonne superintendent interview
Summary
In a special meeting to interview superintendent finalists, the first candidate—named in the agenda as Corey Butler and who introduced himself as Corey Baldwin—told the Terrebonne Parish School Board he would prioritize special education, invest in teacher retention and human capital, and appoint an assistant superintendent if chosen.
The Terrebonne Parish School Board began its special meeting interviews by hearing from the first applicant listed in the agenda as Corey Butler, who introduced himself during his presentation as Corey Baldwin. The applicant, a 30-year veteran educator and self-described lifelong resident of Terrebonne Parish, emphasized special-education expertise, teacher retention and a district rebranding as central strategies to reverse years of declining enrollment.
"Every child has a place," the candidate said in his opening remarks, citing his certification as a K–12 special-education teacher and more than a decade of classroom and administrative experience. He told the board he has used early identification, wraparound supports and training for principals on special-education law (Title 28) to improve inclusion and outcomes for students with disabilities.
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