05-05-2025
Camden superintendent search down to two
CAMDEN, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The Camden Central School District announced on Friday night that their search for a new superintendent is nearing an end.
The district announced on Friday, May 2 that Mr. Brent Suddaby and Mr. Jason Evangelist are the final two candidates for the position.
'The Board was ecstatic about the interest that our District and our communities received from such a highly qualified pool of candidates,' Camden Board of Education President Katherine Stone said in a statement. 'We had many exceptional applicants, and we are pleased to be considering two student-driven, talented, and committed leaders for the opportunity to be our next Superintendent of Schools.'
According to the district, the process for their new superintendent began in January. Interviews of nine different candidates began in February, and four candidates were invited to interview with the Board of Education.
Suddaby is the current superintendent at the Candor Central School District in Tioga County.
Highlights of Suddaby's career includes enhancements to the district's programming in literacy, including the adoption of a 'Science of Reading' initiative and establishing a Parent-Teacher-Student Association.
During his career, Suddaby has worked in the Westhill, Mexico, Tully and West Genesee School Districts. He is in his 28th year working in education, with four of those being as Candor's superintendent.
Evangelist is the current Interim Superintendent at Camden, and also serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for the district.
During his time at Camden, Evangelist has helped the district develop early childhood programming for students between the ages of two and three, including the introduction of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. He also helped introduce a school-to-work program for students with International Wire in Camden.
Evangelist has also spent time in the following school districts:
Whitesboro,
Westmoreland,
Oriskany,
The Rome City School District, and
Holland Patent.
Evangelist has also spent 28 years working in education, and has spent four years in the Camden School District.
Suddaby and Evangelist will interview with the district's Stakeholder Advisory Committees over the next week. Those committees will report back to the Board of Education with their assessment of both candidates, who will determine their next steps.
The board anticipates the chosen candidate entering their new role this summer.
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