CCSD's New Charter High School Administration

Looking good, at least from my vantage point. Parents of children whose names were drawn in CCSMS's lottery should be reassured by the quality and experience of those in positions filled so far. And they didn't need to go out of state to find a principal. CCSD take note.

According to a recent press release,

The Charleston Public Charter School for Math and Science (CCSMS) proudly announces the hiring of our principal, Peter O. Smyth. Mr. Smyth brings to CCSMS nearly 30 years of extensive experience of engaging students in the classroom and in developing curriculum and faculty as an administrator. Mr. Smyth will direct Charleston's new public charter school where he will lead the teaching of mathematics and science with an emphasis on problem solving, technology, and connections across the curriculum.

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He has an undergraduate degree in biology from The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee and a master's degree from The Citadel in Mathematics. He has also taught graduate level courses in Education for The Citadel.

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Dr. Elizabeth Jennings has been hired to coordinate hiring of faculty and curriculum development. [. . .] She has experience partnering and organizing professional development with Washington DC's Public Charter Schools. Mary Carmichael has been hired to oversee the administrative and financial needs of the school. Mrs. Carmichael has over 15 years of non-profit management experience with a focus on programs strengthening families and communities.

CCSMS will begin the faculty search February 1, 2008.

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