The Burlington School Board of Commissioners announced today that it has selected Dr Howard Smith to be the Interim Superintendent of BurlingtonSchools. Recently retired as Superintendent of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns in New York, board members said Smith brings to Burlington a record of strong instructional leadership around student-centered learning, demonstrated results in improving student achievement, a passionate commitment to equity and closing the achievement gap, and a deep focus on building partnerships between communities and schools — a body of work that solidly aligns with Burlington School District’s priorities and current major initiatives.
Smith’s experience complements Burlington School District’s current drive to take teaching and learning to new levels, commissioners stated in making the announcement. In his role as Superintendent in Tarrytown, Smith oversaw an enrollment of 2,900 students, 450 staff members, and managed a budget of $66.8 million.
“Dr Smith is the right person at the right time for Burlington Schools. We have embarked on a new direction of financial health and stability, and with Dr Smith as the new Interim Superintendent, the District will have the leadership and demonstrated expertise to make progress on improving educational outcomes for all of our students,” said Board Chair Patrick Halladay.
Prior to his work as Superintendent of the Tarrytowns, Dr Smith served as Superintendent of the Canton School District in Canton, NY, and has taught and lectured at Bank Street College in New York, Fordham University in Tarrytown, St Lawrence University in Canton, NY, and at Williams and North Adams Colleges in Massachusetts. Smith received his Bachelor’s Degree from Marietta College, and received his Masters of Education, Masters of Arts, and his PhD from Columbia University in New York. To view Smith's resume, visit www.bsdvt.org.
Dr Smith will assume his duties as Interim Superintendent on November 24th.
Source: Burlington School District 11.12.2014