Recent speeches/writings/presentations
Dr. Joe A. Hairston
Dr. Hairston speaking, in June 2005, at the National Press Club for the release of the annual MetLife Survey of The American Teacher.

The Future of Education: Retooling for a Radically Different World”
Administrative & Supervisory Meeting
August 21, 2009
Chesapeake High School, Essex, MD

“21st Century Education:
Making it Relevant, Getting it Right”

Administrative & Supervisory Meeting
August 15, 2008
Loch Raven High School, Towson, MD

"One Message, One Mission:
Common Sense Leadership"

Administrative & Supervisory Meeting
August 17, 2007
Loch Raven High School, Towson, MD

Nostra Aetate: In Our Time”
Administrative & Supervisory Meeting
August 18, 2006
Loch Raven High School, Towson, MD
This annual presentation to school system leaders offers insights into plans and priorities for the new school year.

AVID/College Board National Conference 2006
March 10, 2006
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, San Diego, CA
As the opening keynote speaker at this national conference, Dr. Joe A. Hairston spoke about creating a culture of higher expectation and broader opportunity for all students.

FY 2007 Operating Budget Proposal
January 10, 2006
School System Headquarters, Towson, MD
Dr. Joe A. Hairston proposed his Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Operating Budget to the Baltimore County Board of Education at its January 10th meeting. In his presentation, Dr. Hairston focused on continued support for quality staff, improved academic programs, and a higher standard in school building maintenance.

Simba Conference
October 19, 2005
Marriott Marquis, New York, NY
Dr. Hairston addressed senior executives from educational publishing, software, and assessment companies regarding Baltimore County’s future instructional technology needs.

“Driving to the Next Dimension: Taking Leadership to a New Level”
Administrative & Supervisory Meeting
August 19, 2005
Loch Raven High School, Towson, MD
This annual presentation to school system leaders offers insights into plans and priorities for the new school year.

High School Summit
May 3, 2005
Martin’s West, Towson, MD
These opening remarks highlight the need for continued high school reform.