The Observation Deck

Madak to get early start with district, David George, Lakewood Sun Post (May 7, 2009) wrote:At a special meeting April 30, board members approved a motion hiring P. Joseph Madak as assistant superintendent.

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The hiring of Madak as assistant superintendent will provide for a smooth transition, according to Shaughnessy.

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"We brought Joe in to listen" to residents and staff, Shaughnessy said.

Doug Larson wrote:Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.

Winston Churchill wrote:Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.