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 meaningful. It was...

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 students. From the...

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, transparency is not just...