The Christina School District community will have the opportunity to meet with three finalists for the district’s open superintendent job at upcoming town halls.
After a search and “extensive selection process,” guided by independent firm Ray & Associates, the New Castle County district released the names of three finalists Friday: Kendra Johnson, Harold “Brian” Yearwood and the district’s current Deputy Superintendent Deirdra Joyner.
Now, the Christina school board is asking the public to meet these finalists. In-person forums are slated for April 7, 9 and 10. Each event runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and each event is for a different candidate. The first two are at Glasgow High School, while the second will fill the new Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy in Wilmington.
- Meet: Kendra V. Johnson 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 7Glasgow High School Auditorium, 1901 S. College Avenue, Glasgow
- Meet: Deirdra Joyner 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9Glasgow High School Auditorium, 1901 S. College Avenue, Glasgow
- Meet: Harold “Brian” Yearwood 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy, 600 E. Seventh Street, Wilmington
Who are Christina’s candidates? At a glance
Johnson has 28 years in education. She started as a teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools in 1996, but that “extensive” career spans more roles. The lengthy list includes a science teacher, science department chair, assistant principal, principal, Title I coordinator, instructional director, chief academic and innovation officer, assistant superintendent for equity, associate superintendent, community superintendent and superintendent, according to the district’s candidate biography …