*Writer’s Note: The following is a transcript of the interview conducted by the Board of Education in their search for a new Director of Schools. In order to stay true to Dr. Tracy McAbee's statements, the only things that have not been written are repetitive statements. Any edited words will appear in the following parenthesis: [ ], and were only made to correct verb tense, to cut out repetitive words or to provide context.

Opening Statement

Before I introduce myself, I would like to thank Mrs. Angie and Nurse Wanda. I think I’ve seen them around tonight, putting all this together. Board memb...