When Dr. Michael Triplett took over as superintendent of the Normandy Schools Collaborative, colleagues quickly noticed a difference.

“He’s one of the most conscientious people I’ve ever met,” said Dr. Deborah Powell, a former educator, politician and athlete. “He’s always mindful of what others are feeling, and that drives his leadership. He believes if he helps others become their best, they’ll give their best to those they serve. That’s one of the secrets to his success.”

That kind of praise follows Triplett across a career that began in a sixth-grade classroom and has carried him through roles as social worker, vice principal, principal, program director and administrator. Along the way, he has earned a reputation as both a no-nonsense leader and a servant of people.

This fall, the

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