park has to defend their selection, but why?  you birds stated you selected the best candidate of the 200 or so who applied.  if she is that good her record should speak for itself and no need to defend the hiring.  believe that he is not totally confident and now is hoping that she will turn out to be good.  no, she is not good, in a couple of years, you guys will be looking for a new supt. and have to pay he off.