Incoming Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington, Sr. outlines his plans for Philadelphia Schools

Monday, April 11, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Host Matt O'Donnell interviews incoming Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington, Sr.

Dr. Watlington is currently the Chief of Schools at Rowan-Salisbury school district in North Carolina and will take office on June 16th.
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He succeeds Dr. William Hite, who has been at the helm for the past 10 years.
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Dr. Watlington talks about his holistic approach to schooling, including parents and community. Plus, how he will deal with unions coming from a 'right to work state, and how his humble beginnings as a school bus driver and custodian have shaped his view of education.
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