Kaya Leaving; John Davis in as interim

[Anonymous]

End of September.
http://dcps.dc.gov/release/announcement-chancellor-kaya-henderson

[Anonymous]

It's time. She's pretty much said outright now that she's stayed long enough...maybe too long.

[Anonymous]

If DCPS could hang onto a Chancellor for more than 5 years, maybe there would be enough momentum to actually improve things.

[Anonymous]

All I have to say is don't let the door hit ya in the a** on the way out. Good riddance

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All I have to say is don't let the door hit ya in the a** on the way out. Good riddance

Why don't you like her?

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:All I have to say is don't let the door hit ya in the a** on the way out. Good riddance

Exactly. Or as she said about people who were moving out of my neighborhood because of schools, someone else will move in. -- at least to her position.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If DCPS could hang onto a Chancellor for more than 5 years, maybe there would be enough momentum to actually improve things.

She's been chancellor for six years.

[Anonymous]

June 29, 2016

Dear DCPS Parents and Community Members,

On October 1, 2016, I will be leaving my role as Chancellor of DCPS. Simply put, I am ready to take on new challenges, and I have complete confidence that the team we have built at DCPS is prepared to drive our work forward under new leadership.

The past nine years have been a true gift. Since I began my work at DCPS, first as Deputy Chancellor and then as Chancellor, I have had opportunities that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Just as it is for our students, the things that stand out for me most are not our remarkable statistical accomplishments or our rising test scores. The memories that I hold dear are of the people I have met and the experiences that I have had during my time with DCPS.

I will remember the amazing educators that I have seen in action over the past nine years, like those in the autism classroom I visited at Burroughs ES this year or the enthusiastic staff I saw entering the Ballou HS campus when it was first rebuilt.

I will remember the amazing principals who dedicate themselves to the work of creating great schools for our students every day -- principals who know every student’s name, and work to address every student’s needs.

I will remember the passionate and committed parents I have had the pleasure of working with. While we may not have always agreed, I have always admired your dedication to your students.

Perhaps most importantly, I will remember our students and the light that glows within each of them as they learn and grow. I have seen students visit foreign countries, learn to read, learn to ride a bike, and meet the president and first lady. Through each of these experiences, and hundreds of others, I saw students’ understanding of their world expand.

That is what I will miss most of all as I move on to new challenges.

Over the past nine years, DCPS has been through many changes, from new Chancellors to new Mayors to new principals. Through all of these changes, the district has thrived. With my departure on October 1, 2016, the district will have the chance to thrive under a new leader.

I am grateful to Mayor Bowser, both for the opportunity to continue to lead our school district, and for her support during my transition. I am pleased that Mayor Bowser has selected Chief of Schools, John Davis, one of many amazing DCPS team members, to serve as interim Chancellor beginning on October 1. John has over two decades of experience in education as a teacher, principal, and district leader. He also is a DCPS parent, and has a strong commitment to serving all our students. I expect many of our team members, including principals and central office staff, to continue their work under John’s leadership.

I am proud of the work we have done together and I am excited to see our district continue to thrive.

Sincerely,


Kaya Henderson
Chancellor

[Anonymous]

Any chance of Muriel Bowser hiring anyone decent? Or will cronyism prevail?

[Anonymous]

Ding dong the witch is goooone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any chance of Muriel Bowser hiring anyone decent? Or will cronyism prevail?

Of course it will prevail. It's a proud DC tradition.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All I have to say is don't let the door hit ya in the a** on the way out. Good riddance

Exactly. Or as she said about people who were moving out of my neighborhood because of schools, someone else will move in. -- at least to her position.

I am/was on the Chancellor's Parent Cabinet and her disdain for people who weren't satisfied with their "good enough" neighborhood schools was palpable. I was quite disenchanted and felt as if she had no will or ability to help ok schools become really good schools. Her focus was squarely on the underperforming schools, which is understandable, but doesn't help most middle class parents want to stay in DC. It must be incredibly tough to be in charge of such a divided school system like DCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All I have to say is don't let the door hit ya in the a** on the way out. Good riddance

Exactly. Or as she said about people who were moving out of my neighborhood because of schools, someone else will move in. -- at least to her position.

I am/was on the Chancellor's Parent Cabinet and her disdain for people who weren't satisfied with their "good enough" neighborhood schools was palpable. I was quite disenchanted and felt as if she had no will or ability to help ok schools become really good schools. Her focus was squarely on the underperforming schools, which is understandable, but doesn't help most middle class parents want to stay in DC. It must be incredibly tough to be in charge of such a divided school system like DCPS.

Any reason to think that the next person to fill her position will have a different view?

[Anonymous]

I say bring back Michelle Rhee or better yet replace her with someone that will make the School System Great Again...like in Trump wanting America Great Again... Hint, the leader of the DCPS should reflect the majority of the school population and not the majority of the city... Bowser do the right thing and not the popular thing *coughs*

Talkng about the "angry white parent" syndrome about to raise it's ugly head. Trump-talk to the tenth-power....I guess will begin with building a border around Capitol Hill so that "others" won't cross the boundaries. Now the summer has gotten interesting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All I have to say is don't let the door hit ya in the a** on the way out. Good riddance

Exactly. Or as she said about people who were moving out of my neighborhood because of schools, someone else will move in. -- at least to her position.

I am/was on the Chancellor's Parent Cabinet and her disdain for people who weren't satisfied with their "good enough" neighborhood schools was palpable. I was quite disenchanted and felt as if she had no will or ability to help ok schools become really good schools. Her focus was squarely on the underperforming schools, which is understandable, but doesn't help most middle class parents want to stay in DC. It must be incredibly tough to be in charge of such a divided school system like DCPS.

What's the word on John Davis? hat does he bring to this role, if even in the interim?