This week, I am thrilled to spend time with a friend, Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, Superintendent of The School District of University City.
During our conversation, we talked about storytelling, heroism, equity, and vulnerable leadership. I am grateful for Sharonica’s willingness to be genuine and present. There is so much learning in this episode – for any leader in any industry!
BIO: Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley “an outspoken advocate for racial equity, traumatic-informed practices and student voice in education. Before becoming a the University City’s Superintendent, she was the assistant superintendent for human resources and leadership development for the Ritenour School District. Before that, she occupied a number of leadership roles over 15 years for the St. Louis Public Schools.
In 2021, she was awarded Missouri’s Pearce Award. In January, 2022, she was named one of “Five Superintendents to Watch” nationally by “K-12 Dive” and then a month later, in February 2022, she was selected as a prestigious Children and Family Fellow by The Annie E. Casey Foundation.