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Heath Morrison - Superintendent of Schools for MISD. Named Superintendent of the Year in 2012 by AASA. Promoting academic excellence for all students of the US.

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Heath Morrison’s Biography

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Heath Morrison, superintendent at Montgomery Independent School District, is an experienced, award-winning leader in the public and private education sectors. With over 30 years of experience as a superintendent, teacher, and President of McGraw-Hill, Heath Morrison has returned to his superintendent roots with a passion for equitable, accessible education.

Heath Morrison was voted Superintendent of the Year in 2012, a national honor bestowed by the AASA. Since then, he has done his best to liv…

Heath Morrison’s Journalist Portfolio

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Education Leaders Must Not Allow Others to Tell Their "Story" | Heath Morrison | Superintendent |...

Education Leaders Must Not Allow Others to Tell Their "Story" | Heath Morrison | Superintendent |...

There is a popular phrase in business marketing and branding - "Your brand is not what say it is. Your brand …

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The Looming Fiscal Crisis for School Districts

The Looming Fiscal Crisis for School Districts

School districts often struggle to balance the needs of all children under the financial constraints in which…

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Why ACPs Bring More Value Than Just Addressing the Teacher Shortage | Heath Morrison | Superinten...

Why ACPs Bring More Value Than Just Addressing the Teacher Shortage | Heath Morrison | Superinten...

The concept of alternative licensure for teachers was first introduced as a way to offset declining enrollmen…

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Education Leaders Must Not Allow Others to Tell Their "Story" by Heath Morrison Superintendent

Education Leaders Must Not Allow Others to Tell Their "Story" by Heath Morrison Superintendent

Public schools across the country are in the midst of a messaging and branding battle. If education leaders a…

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The Looming Fiscal Crisis for School Districts by Heath Morrison Superintendent

The Looming Fiscal Crisis for School Districts by Heath Morrison Superintendent

As we get ready to enter a very political environment with upcoming elections, it can only be hoped that loca…

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Why ACPs Bring More Value Than Just Addressing the Teacher Shortage by Heath Morrison Superintend...

Why ACPs Bring More Value Than Just Addressing the Teacher Shortage by Heath Morrison Superintend...

ACPs have to be able to help meet this moment by supplying the quantity of teachers needed during this educat…

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Articles

My Legislative Testimony To The House Public Education Committee

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By Heath Morrison
| heathmorrisonsuperintendent.com
Chairman Buckley and distinguished members of the House Public Education Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Dr. Heath Morrison, and I am the CEO of Teachers of Tomorrow, the state’s largest alternative certifier of Texas educators. I have held this position for just over a year.
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It’s Time to Take “Alternative” Out of ACPs

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By Heath Morrison
| heathmorrisonsuperintendent.com
As education leaders have anticipated an increasing teacher shortage in the United States, with predicted retirement rates hitting an apex by 2035 and schools of education declining in enrollment each year, there has been a growing acceptance of alternative certification programs, or ACPs, to fill the void. The very use of the word “alternative” suggests that ACPs are the fallback for school districts when they can’t fill their vacancies with university prepared candidates.
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Public Education Faces Significant Threats and an Uncertain Future

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By Heath Morrison
| heathmorrisonsuperintendent.com
As most superintendents can attest, there seems to be a never-ending number of challenges and obstacles to address, often completely outside the core focus on teaching and learning. While it may be common to suggest that current circumstances are the “most challenging to date”, that adage may well be true in today’s very difficult environment for public education.
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Awards

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AASA National Superintendent of the Year

2012 - Public Education

The National Superintendent of the Year® Program pays tribute to the talent and vision of the men and women who lead our nation's public schools. This program is sponsored by First Student, Corebridge Financial and AASA.

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Superintendent of the Year, Nevada Superintendent Association

2011 - Public Education

NASS presents the Superintendent of the Year Award each year to a superintendent who has shown tremendous effort and dedication to enriching the lives of children and the community as a whole. The Nevada Superintendent of the Year is recognized for strong leadership, creativity in successfully meeting the needs of students, communication skills, professionalism, community involvement and the success of students that has taken place during their tenure.

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Maryland Principal of the Year

2006 - Public Education

The NASSP National Principal of the Year program recognizes outstanding middle level and high school principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as demonstrating exemplary contributions to the profession.

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Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award

2003 - Public Education

The Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Awards recognizes principals from area school districts who go beyond the day-to-day demands of their position to create an exceptional educational environment, using a combination of management, interest in staff and students, respect for learning, and vision for the future.

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