31-03-2025
Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education tapped to lead Reading School District
READING, Pa. (WHTM) — Call it a homecoming. Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Khalid Mumin is returning to a position he'd held for seven years.
Earlier this week, the Reading School District announced his appointment as superintendent of the largest school district in Berks County.
He served in that position from 2014 through 2021 and reassumes the post on July 1, 2025. He succeeds Dr. Jennifer Murray, who will step down on June 13.
'I am elated to return to the Red Knight family, as we continue our great work with passion and purpose to prepare our students for infinite possibilities of success', said Mumin.
'The Board of Directors is excited to welcome Dr. Mumin back to Reading,' said Dr. Noahleen Betts, Board President. 'There will be a seamless transition as Dr. Mumin continues the progress made by my fellow Board Members, Dr. Murray and her Administration over the last three and a half years. We thank Dr. Murray for leading the District and wish her the best in her future endeavors.'
Mumin holds a Doctor of Education in educational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Education in Teaching & Curriculum from Pennsylvania State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education from Shippensburg University.
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Mumin served as Secretary of Education in the Shapiro administration from January 2023 until December 2024.
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