Since becoming superintendent of the Hazelwood School District in 2016, Dr. Collins-Hart has created academic acceleration models in five thematic schools, led the opening of a school-based health center, facilitated the development and implementation of the Hazelwood NOW Strategic Plan, expanded early childhood education opportunities districtwide, balanced the $250M budget, and successfully advocated for compensation increases across all employee groups. Her current innovative efforts include collaborating with state agencies and local organizations to design and implement equity measures for school districts statewide. Dr. Collins-Hart was a teacher for nine years. She also has experience as an assistant principal, principal, curriculum director, assistant superintendent, and colleg...