My mantra for the last seven years has been—from the boardroom to the classroom, our district must be focused on student learning and doing what is best for our students. I look forward to working with the Board, our school families, school leaders, teachers, and our service personnel to ensure the ongoing success and growth of Berkeley County Schools. We all share a common goal of achieving the very best learning outcomes for our students to ensure they are prepared for life after graduation. Ensuring that our students are college, career, or military-ready is something we should all be focused on.

Meeting the needs of our students and our families will take all of us working together. It’s essential that our schools are safe, that students and families feel welcome, and that high-quality learning takes place each and every day. Additionally, making sure that all staff feel valued and that Berkeley County Schools is a rewarding place to work is something that is very important to me. I look forward to collaborating with everyone in our school community to achieve these goals.

Yours in education,

Ryan S. Saxe

We're excited to announce Superintendent Saxe's community engagement initiative, "100 Conversations in 100 Days!" We hope this program will foster open communication with our school community and strengthen our community ties.

Would you like to suggest an addition to this list? Please contact Jessica Manuel, Administrative Assistant/Board Clerk, at jessica.manuel@k12.wv.us.

This entry plan outlines Dr. Saxe's approach as the new superintendent of schools, and focuses on listening, learning, and laying the groundwork for our collective success. By engaging with stakeholders, understanding our district's strengths and challenges, and setting clear priorities, we will work together to ensure every student receives the best education.