Less than a week after Cherry Creek Schools Superintendent Chris Smith abruptly resigned following allegations of a toxic work environment, his wife, Brenda Smith, has been placed on paid, administrative leave, officials confirmed Tuesday.
Brenda Smith is the district’s chief human resource officer, a position she has held since 2019.
“As of Monday, February 2, 2026, Brenda Smith has been placed on Administrative Leave,” Sonja McKenzie, the district’s general counsel, said in a statement. “Given that this is a personnel matter, I cannot comment further at this time.”…