John Gratto

Dr. John Gratto served as a superintendent in New York state schools for 23 years in districts ranging from 450 to 4,500 students. He is now a professor of educational leadership at Virginia Tech.

Articles by John Gratto

• Schools and parents are essential partners in the education process

  Tuesday, March 10, 2015

  I offer the following observations on the relationships of schools and parents from a perspective as a teacher for six years, a K-12 principal for five years, a superintendent of schools for 23 years and now as an assistant professor in an education leadership program.

• The Friday letter: A powerful tool for keeping your board informed

  Tuesday, December 09, 2014

  ​Board of education members never like surprises, and they always want to be well-informed about issues. But how can you take the time to keep the board informed when you have numerous people demanding your attention, zillions of details to take care of every week and never-ending work?