As of today, Feb. 1, Jessica Benavides, a Lansing native with nearly three decades of experience in the Lansing School District, has begun her new role as interim superintendent.
Benavides has spent 28 years in Lansing schools, starting as a classroom teacher before moving into leadership roles as a principal and later deputy superintendent. She takes over from outgoing Superintendent Ben Shuldiner, who left Lansing for a new position with Seattle Public Schools.
“As interim superintendent, I have all the same responsibilities, but I’m not named as the permanent superintendent,” Benavides said. “My role will be from February to February, giving the board time to determine the next steps while ensuring consistency in our schools.”…