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She used to be known as the receptionist.
Now she’s the Director of First Impressions.
Barbara Levine is one of several employees in the Scottsdale Unified School District whose job titles have changed in a sharp departure from the traditional titles that parents grew up using.
National workplace experts say they are unaware of another school district in the United States that has changed its titles so dramatically, and they disagree over whether the new titles, which are designed to reflect the district’s commitment to learning, are good. Parents, they say, could become confused over whom to contact if they have a complaint.
Was the school bus late? Blame the “transporter of learners,” formerly the bus driver.
Got a problem with your school principal? Take it up with the 10-word “executive director for elementary schools and excelling teaching and learning,” formerly known as the assistant superintendent of elementary schools.
Sound confusing or like hyperbole? Scottsdale Superintendent John Baracy, who created the new titles for about a half-dozen employees, doesn’t think so.
azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0223strangenames23.html
Now she’s the Director of First Impressions.
Barbara Levine is one of several employees in the Scottsdale Unified School District whose job titles have changed in a sharp departure from the traditional titles that parents grew up using.
National workplace experts say they are unaware of another school district in the United States that has changed its titles so dramatically, and they disagree over whether the new titles, which are designed to reflect the district’s commitment to learning, are good. Parents, they say, could become confused over whom to contact if they have a complaint.
Was the school bus late? Blame the “transporter of learners,” formerly the bus driver.
Got a problem with your school principal? Take it up with the 10-word “executive director for elementary schools and excelling teaching and learning,” formerly known as the assistant superintendent of elementary schools.
Sound confusing or like hyperbole? Scottsdale Superintendent John Baracy, who created the new titles for about a half-dozen employees, doesn’t think so.
azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0223strangenames23.html
