Superintendent Rev. Sam Moore, III, deserves high praise for his leadership in hosting this week’s public forum for the finalists seeking to become the next principal of Carroll High School. The event was more than a formality—it was a refreshing example of transparency, accountability, and community partnership in public education.
Parents, alumni, and community supporters were given a front-row seat in one of the most important decisions affecting their children’s academic future. They were able to meet the finalists face-to-face, ask questions, and assess their vision, energy, and connection to the community. The forum was well received and served as a valuable opportunity for all stakeholders to participate in the selection process.
But it wasn’t just beneficial for the public—it is valuable for Superintendent Moore himself. By creating this forum, Rev. Moore gives himself and his leadership team a chance to observe how each candidate interacts with alumni, parent groups, and other community supporters. These relationships matter.
Schools thrive when their leaders can build strong partnerships with those who care deeply about the school’s success. A principal who can’t connect with a school’s support base will struggle to unite the broader community behind the school’s mission.
Rev. Moore’s approach shows a deep understanding of that truth. He won’t just look at qualifications on paper; he will look at how well each candidate communicates, inspires, and engages in real-time with the people who matter most.
This is a model that should be adopted districtwide. Parents and supporters of every school—not just Carroll—deserve the opportunity to meet and evaluate the individuals being considered to lead their campuses.
These forums will provide vital insight, build trust, and promote shared responsibility between school officials and the communities they serve.
Superintendent Moore has taken a bold and thoughtful step forward. We commend him for it and encourage the continuation—and expansion—of this kind of public engagement. The more we bring families, alumni, and supporters into the process, the stronger our schools will be.
Well done, Superintendent Moore. Keep the doors open. Let the people in. It’s their school, too.
