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 From the Superintendent's Desk

5/20/2010
Superintendent named top local public administrator in metropolitan areaUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/9/2010
School assignments to come in second phase of District transformationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/3/2010
Business, civic leaders announce support for Right-Sizing effortUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/1/2010
Audit data will give District an edge in accountability managementUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/24/2010
School Board schedules special meeting to review right-sizing proposalUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/24/2010
State education commissioner issues statement in support of District Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/19/2010
Covington to share insights on the District at community leadership seminarUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
1/21/2010
Community members sought for Strategic Planning Action TeamsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/18/2009
District asks Independence to return tax dollars owed from school transfersUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/16/2009
Goals, mission and belief statements of District’s Strategic Plan to be unveiled tonightUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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 Meet Superintendent J. Wm. Covington

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.

 Executive Cabinet (Click pictures for bios)

Chief of Staff
Jeff McDaniels, J.D.
jmcdaniels@kcmsd.net

Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Rebecca Lee-Gwin
rleegwin@kcmsd.net

Chief Legal Counsel
R. Chace Ramey, J.D., Ph.D.
cramey@kcmsd.net
Chief Technology Officer
David Dude
ddude@kcmsd.net
Chief Operating Officer
Michael Rounds
mrounds@kcmsd.net
Associate Superintendent for Educational Accountability and Instructional Support
Dr. MiUndrae Prince
mprince@kcmsd.net
Asst. Superintendent for Professional Development, Assessment, and Accountability
Dr. Mary Esselman
messelma@kcmsd.net
Asst. Superintendent for Instruction
Dr. Anthony Moore
amoore1@kcmsd.net
Executive Director for Student Support and Community Services
Luis Cordoba
lcordoba@kcmsd.net
Executive Director of Public Relations
Eileen Houston-Stewart
estewart@kcmsd.net

 

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