Troy School District

8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 rich pre-school experience. Creating such an environment helps to build a strong foundation for success in later years, with research showing a strong connection between early literacy and future academic performance. The district acknowledges the critical role of teachers in classrooms and strives to provide them with the necessary resources and support for effective teaching. The community, parents, and various partners are vital in supporting the district’s initiatives and ensuring student success. On a personal note, Machesky views his efforts as Superintendent to foster a collaborative environment across the school district while building the capacity of the individuals on his team to do the work that they do at the very highest level. “I joke about this fairly regularly, but I strongly believe that the magic in our school district doesn’t happen in the Superintendent’s office—it