by Herbert ONeil | Jan 6, 2024 | Leadership, Superintendent, Transformation
Renewed Focus in the New Year! Going back to work after a long break always feels a bit odd. The closer I get to the return date, the more thoughts start popping into my head, and if you’re anything like me, your mind might start racing too. I’ve had a...
by Herbert ONeil | Dec 30, 2023 | Leadership, Superintendent, Transformation
Innovation & Sustainability-It Matters! I told a friend some time ago that one of my biggest fears is not remaining relevant. I have always seen myself as someone constantly seeking innovative ways. I felt I did this as a campus principal: communicate early and often...
by Herbert ONeil | Dec 29, 2023 | Leadership, Transformation
My Love for Flight-#HigherHeights Many of you already know this, but I have a fascination with airplanes. I’ve always loved them since the very first time I had the opportunity to fly. It wasn’t in a large commercial plane or anything like that. It was a single-engine...
by Herbert ONeil | Dec 24, 2023 | Leadership, Transformation
Let's Not Get Distracted-There's Still Hope! During this school year, I have heard many people talk about the lack of hope that exists in our profession. We see so many people leaving the profession, legislators who have turned their backs on us, and a Governor who...
by Herbert ONeil | Dec 24, 2023 | Leadership, Transformation
O'Neil Named Superintendent to Watch Hempstead ISD Superintendent Herbert O’Neil has been selected as a 2023 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). O’Neil joins just 24 other superintendents nationwide who were selected...