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Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dr. Khalid Mumin set to return to the Reading School District
A familiar face is expected to soon be back at the helm of the Reading School District. District officials confirmed Wednesday that the Reading School Board is expected to approve the hiring of former state Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin as the district's new superintendent during its regular board meeting Wednesday night. Mumin is well-known to the district, having served as superintendent from 2014 to 2021 . 'His knowledge of our district and commitment to student success makes him well-prepared to continue the great work happening in Reading School District,' a statement from the district said. Mumin's second stint leading the district will see him replace his replacement. Dr. Jennifer Murray took the reins in November 2021 following Mumin's departure to become superintendent of the Lower Merion School District in Montgomery County. She announced in February that she will be leaving the district to take on the role of assistant executive director of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. Murray's last day at Reading will be June 13, while Mumin's first day back will be June 16, according to the district. Mumin saw his already lofty profile — he was named the 2021 Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators and was a finalist for National Superintendent of the Year — rise even higher during his time away from the district. In January 2023 he was tapped by Gov. Josh Shapiro to be Pennsylvania's secretary of education, earning confirmation to the post that June. He held the position until stepping down in December 2024 to join the MindUP/The Goldie Hawn Foundation. Dr. Khalid Mumin, seen here as Reading School District superintendent in 2017, is set to return to the role. (Bill Uhrich – Reading Eagle)Dr. Khalid Mumin with the Reading High School basketball team in 2018. The former city schools superintendent is set to return to the role. (Reading Eagle file photo)
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New Iberia native named National Superintendent of the Year
NEW ORLEANS, La. () — New Iberia native, Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. has been named the National Superintendent of the Year by The School Superintendent Association on Thursday afternoon during the National Conference on Education in New Orleans. Gonsoulin was rewarded with a $10,000 check to which will go to a student in the high school from which the superintendent graduated or the school now serving the same area. 'To me, this is one of the greatest honors of my life. As a child growing up in New Iberia, Louisiana, I never could have imagined achieving this honor.' said Gonsoulin. Gonsoulin is the first superintendent from Alabama to be honored with this award. He has been a superintendent for Jefferson County in Alabama since 2019. Since then, he developed a college and career readiness initiative that led to 357% increase in the number of students that earned industry credentials, indicating that those students possess the qualifications for entry-level employment. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now With this honor, Gonsoulin is excited for the recognition for his county and the hard work put into the programs. 'However, I want to be clear, while my name is on the award, I am only one part of it. I would not be in this position if it were not for the hard work of the teachers, administrators, support personnel, board members, students, and parents. They are the heartbeat of Jefferson County Schools.' said Gonsoulin. Houma man arrested in Lafayette, charged with child sex crimes Democratic leaders bash GOP's spending plan: 'Not acceptable' $400M in federal grants to Columbia University canceled amid antisemitism probe New Iberia native named National Superintendent of the Year President Trump suggests he may not change daylight saving time Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
