Dr. Sofo’s decision to leave the Freedom School District has been an upsetting one for most. He was most definitely connected to many students, which makes his resignation hard news to take. His resignation, along with Dr. Staub’s retirement, has left some confusion as to where the district is headed for next year. For this reason, the FHS Press would like to offer a few suggestions for who we’d like to see hired for the newly-opened position. First and foremost, the new superintendent should be completely involved with the school. Dr. Sofo has been genuinely passionate about the district and we want to see that same sort of attitude in the new superintendent. However, we are open to different options and don’t necessarily need a carbon copy of Dr. Sofo to keep Freedom running. Additionally, we would like someone who isn’t afraid of a challenge. Between the budget cuts and the possibility of Economy seceding from Ambridge, whoever gets the job will have his or her hands full. Freedom needs someone that is willing to take on these sorts of challenges. Focusing on a few particular goals would also make a strong candidate. Someone that is technology-minded is preferred, as that is a vital part of Freedom’s curriculum. On top of that, the new superintendent should work on curriculum enrichment. Earlier in the year the FHS Press offered the suggestion of creating more electives, so we’d like someone that will address that possibility. The career background of the applicants is something that should also be taken into consideration. Someone that has been a part of a big school and a small school would probably be helpful to Freedom. He or she would know the limits of a smaller school while still bringing ideas of things that work in bigger schools that could benefit us. The new superintendent should be someone who is here to improve current policies, not completely reform them. We want someone who is seasoned, but not completely set in his or her ways. Whoever the new superintendent ends up being, he or she has some pretty big shoes to fill.