A superintendent is a person in charge of managing and overseeing a place or system, such as a school district, building, or department.
From Latin 'superintendere' meaning 'to oversee, supervise', from 'super' (over) + 'intendere' (to direct, stretch toward). It described someone who watches over operations from above.
A superintendent’s job is literally 'over‑seeing'—keeping an eye on the big picture while others handle details. Whether it’s a school or an apartment building, they’re the quiet hub that keeps the system from falling apart.
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