Interview with John Waddell

Partial Transcript: Would you clarify the spelling of your name?

Segment Synopsis: Waddell discusses his education and early career.

Keywords: Pikeville City Schools; Pikeville College

Subjects: School superintendent

Partial Transcript: Do you get good candidates for board?

Segment Synopsis: Waddell talks about his relationship with the school board and the role the board plays in the school system.

Keywords: Pikeville City Schools

Subjects: School boards School superintendents

Partial Transcript: What would you consider your major contributions to the school system?

Segment Synopsis: Waddell discusses issues in the school system including the need for new school buildings. He says that school consolidation is not really an issue.

Keywords: Pikeville City Schools

Subjects: School buildings School consolidation

Partial Transcript: What do you spend most of your time doing?

Segment Synopsis: Waddell describes his duties and how he works with other entities such as the Department of Education.

Keywords: Department of Education; Pikeville City Schools

Subjects: School boards School superintendents

Partial Transcript: Okay, you have a full-range of athletics here?

Segment Synopsis: Waddell discusses school politics and local politics.

Keywords: Pikeville City Schools

Subjects: School sports