The “velvet hammer” comes to Capitan Schools

The “velvet hammer” comes to Capitan Schools

Capitan Municipal Schools gets new superintendent Heather Gutierrez’s leadership style has been compared to a “velvet hammer” by those in her past. Whether it is a hard conversation that needs to be had, or underlying issues in the curriculum, Gutierrez has no problem dealing with the matter effectively and compassionately. “I can bring things that need to happen to be done, but not do it in a way that feels threatening,” Gutierrez said. Gutierr…