Bartow County School System Superintendent Dr. Phillip Page announces his retirement after successfully serving 33 years in education.
Over the last five years, Dr. Page led a culture shift in Bartow County through the implementation of Professional Learning Communities. Standing at the forefront of reform, he helped raise student achievement and earn National recognition.
From a Model PLC District to a Cognia System of Distinction, Bartow County recently recorded a near perfect score during the rigorous Accreditation Engagement Review process. It is one of only eight systems in the world to achieve this.
Since Dr. Page took the helm in 2018, the graduation rate, which is another key indicator of success for a system, skyrocketed from 87.1% to 95% today.
Dr. Page supported the creation of Magnet Programs in Bartow County, along with several other key community-based programs, such as ContinUed Bartow, Read to Grow, and Bartow Cares.
He also supported Bartow County’s first-ever mass communication system and app to reinforce a strong connection between home and school.
Under the leadership of Dr. Page, employees saw one-time pay supplements and raises to support teacher recruitment and retention efforts and remain competitive in today’s workforce.
The list of notable achievements over the last five years is innumerable, but if you ask Dr. Page, he will simply say, “there’s still work to do.” The Bartow County School System will miss that never complacent, forward-thinking attitude when he retires on June 30, 2024, but excitement is building as current Chief Leadership and Learning Officer Clint Terza looks to build on this foundation as sole finalist for the position of Bartow County School System Superintendent.