J. Wm. Covington, Ed. D. was hired as Superintendent of Schools for the Kansas City, Missouri School District (KCMSD) by a unanimous vote of the board of Directors on April 30, 2009.
Previously, Dr. Covington was superintendent of Pueblo City Schools, a 2007 state of Colorado High Performing school district. Before coming to Pueblo City Schools, Dr. Covington worked in various Alabama school districts, having served as teacher, counselor, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, executive assistant to the superintendent and superintendent.
Dr. Covington was named distinguished alumnus by Alabama State University, was selected as a Japan Fulbright Scholar in 2005 and received the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) Award in 2007.
Dr. Covington was selected to The Broad Foundation 2008 Class of Fellows, one of only 12 leaders nationwide. He serves on the National Board of Directors for Rural Schools and Communities Trust and the National Board of Directors for Magnet Schools of America where he coordinates Region VIII which includes Colorado, Montana, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Dr. Covington earned the B.S., M.S, AA Certification and Ed.S. degrees from Alabama State University. He also holds a M.Ed. Certification from Troy University and an AA Certification and Ed.D. degree from Auburn University.