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How Uxbridge Principal, Dr. Mike Rubin, navigates unpredictability, builds trust, and redefines what leadership looks like in a school.  Dr. Mike Rubin serves as principal of Uxbridge High School. Dr. Mike Rubin did not set out to become a principal. In fact, when he first entered education, leadership was not even on his radar. He began as an English teacher: fully immersed in the classroom, coaching and advising students, and building relationships that made teaching meani

How Superintendent Karen Crebase Uses Relationships, Strategy, and Community Voice to Guide a School District Hopedale Public Schools Karen Crebase did not begin her career with the explicit goal of becoming a superintendent, but leadership in education was always part of her vision. Now serving as superintendent and a member of the Blackstone Valley Hub board, Crebase has built an impressive career defined by connection, community engagement, and a deep commitment to studen

Sutton’s Superintendent, Caitlin Paget, on leadership, public accountability, and the reality of guiding a school district. To many people, a school superintendent’s role remains largely out of view. It can look like a job spent behind a desk, reviewing reports and attending meetings while the real action takes place in classrooms. The reality is that the role is far more public, demanding, and visible than many may realize. For Sutton Superintendent Caitlin Paget, transpar

How Jeannie Hebert, Chair of the Blackstone Valley Hub Board, built a career through relationships, community engagement, and the networks that shape opportunity.  The Blackstone Valley Hub and Chamber of Commerce offices. Few careers follow a perfectly straight line, and Jeannie Hebert’s journey is a clear example of how relationships, curiosity, and a willingness to step into new spaces can shape a professional life.  Today, Hebert serves on the board of the Blackstone Va

Sitting down with Eric Eisner to learn more about his journey as Chief of Staff for Representative Soter and the Director of Communications for the Worcester's Country Sheriff’s Office.   Eric Eisner’s career path is a reminder that the most meaningful professional journeys are rarely linear. Currently serving as the Director of Communications for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and a member of the Blackstone Valley Hub board, Eisner has built a career that blends pub