Interview with Al Sullivan

Partial Transcript: Tell me a little bit about yourself like where you were born, when you were born, things of that type

Segment Synopsis: Sullivan discusses his background, where he was born and educated and how he became superintendent.

Keywords: Lindsey Wilson College; Russell County; Western Kentucky University

Subjects: Teachers--Training of

Partial Transcript: What do you think have been, since you've been a principal and superintendent, the major problems you have to face?

Segment Synopsis: Sullivan discusses the major issues he has faced as superintendent, such as parent relationships, busing costs, and school funds.

Keywords: Adair County; community relations; Parents of students

Subjects: School buses School funds School integration

Partial Transcript: I'm going to ask you some general questions about how the school's run, with the board.

Segment Synopsis: Sullivan discusses the make up of the school board in the county and the issues that they deal with, such as school consolidation and athletics.

Keywords: Adair County; Politics

Subjects: School boards School boards--Elections School consolidation School sports School sports for girls Teacher-superintendent relationships

Partial Transcript: What are your positive and negative attitudes about the job?

Segment Synopsis: Sullivan discusses the job of superintendent and what he likes and dislikes and what he would like to accomplish.

Keywords: Adair County; School programs; Students

Subjects: School boards School budgets School sports Vocational school