Controversy over D.C.'s new chancellor

www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/10/AR2007071001965.html?nav=rss_education

"The D. C. counsel unanimously confirmed Michelle A. Rhee as chancellor of the D.C. public schools yesterday despite concerns about her lack of experience and the $275,000 salary that will make her the highest-paid school leader in the Washington region." Her lack of experience doesn't bother me at all. She taught for 3 years in Baltimore but "nationally known for founding and heading the New Teacher Project, a nonprofit group that recruits and trains teachers in urban districts." I personally know administrators that have taught for 3 years or less and became Great principals. The fact that Ms. Rhee has started this group, the New Teacher Project, makes me feel as if she has vision and business sense. Her first big job is to fill 17 principal positions and getting schools ready for the 1st day of school, in about a month. I think this first two months will prove if she is the right person for this job. I wonder if she what kind of technology she will use to fill 17 principal positions in a little over 30 days. I'm sure she isn't just sitting around and waiting for people to come to her. As far as her salary is concerned, good for her. I hope it works out and she doesn't have to take a MAJOR pay cut and go back to just teaching. *smile* What do you think?

Here is the link to the New Teacher Project that she founded. It's rather interesting.