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Minneapolis Public Schools
Interim Superintendent and Cabinet
Interim Superintendent –
Rochelle Cox
The superintendent is
the primary leader responsible for managing the school district. The
superintendent works with all staff, families and the larger community to
ensure that students receive the anti-racist, holistic education outlined in
the MPS Strategic Plan. The superintendent sets academic priorities and serves as the
leading decision-maker for Minneapolis Public Schools.
Senior Officer of
Schools – Dr. Shawn Harris-Berry
The
Senior Officer of Schools supervises the four Associate Superintendents who
guide and direct school leaders to help students reach their academic goals and
manage their school sites and programs. The Senior Officer of Schools also
oversees the district’s athletic program. The Senior Officer of Schools works
with other cabinet members to improve academic outcomes and school climate to
provide a better education for all students.
Senior Officer of
Academics – Dr. Aimee Fearing
The
Senior Officer of Academics serves as the academic leader for MPS. They lead
and set the vision for MPS curriculum, instruction and academic programming for
students of all ages. The Senior Officer of Academics supervises leaders in
departments such as Community Education, Indian Education, Office of Black
Student Achievement, Special Education, and Multilingual and Magnet Programs.
Senior Officer of
Finance and Operations – Ibrahima Diop
The
Senior Officer of Finance and Operations manages the financial resources of MPS
to ensure we meet the needs of our students, staff and families, and oversees
operational management such as facilities, culinary wellness, and
transportation.
Senior Officer of
Human Resources - Candra Bennett
The
Senior Officer of Human Resources leads staffing, talent management, employee
and labor relations, relicensure, and licensure pathways for all schools and
departments across MPS.
Senior Officer of
Information Technology – Justin Hennes
The
Senior Officer of Information Technology manages classroom technology
integration, technology infrastructure, cybersecurity and technology support
for students, families and staff.
Associate
Superintendent - Yusuf Abdullah
The
associate superintendent is responsible for providing ongoing support and
oversight to school building leaders. The associate superintendent works with
school communities to improve overall school performance as defined in the
strategic plan.
Schools supporting:
Andersen, Anthony, Anwatin, Bethune, Ella Baker, Emerson, Franklin, Green,
Hall, Justice Page, Las Estrellas, Marcy, MPS Online School, Northeast, Olson,
Sanford, Seward, Sullivan
Associate
Superintendent - Laura Cavender
The
associate superintendent is responsible for providing ongoing support and
oversight to school building leaders. The associate superintendent works with
school communities to improve overall school performance as defined in the
strategic plan.
Schools supporting:
Anishinabe, Armatage, Barton, Burroughs, Cityview, Field, Hale, Kenny, Kenwood,
Lake Harriet Lower, Lake Harriet Upper, Lucy Laney, Nellie Stone, Pillsbury,
Waite Park, Webster, Windom
Associate
Superintendent – Erin Glynn
The
associate superintendent is responsible for providing ongoing support and
oversight to school building leaders. The associate superintendent works with
school communities to improve overall school performance as defined in the
strategic plan.
Schools supporting:
Bancroft, Bryn Mawr, Dowling, Folwell, HIA, Hiawatha, Howe, Jenny Lind,
Keewaydin, Loring, Lyndale, Metro Programs, Northrop, Pratt, Riverbend,
Wenonah, Whittier
Associate
Superintendent - Dr. Michael Walker
The
associate superintendent is responsible for providing ongoing support and
oversight to school building leaders. The associate superintendent works with
school communities to improve overall school performance as defined in the
strategic plan.
Schools supporting:
Edison, FAIR, Harrison, Henry, Heritage, Longfellow, North, Roosevelt, South,
Southwest, Stadium View, Transition Plus, Washburn, Wellstone
Executive Director of
Strategic Initiatives - Sarah Hunter
The
Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives leads the implementation and
monitoring of the district's strategic plan. She also leads the Research, Evaluation,
Assessment and Accountability department, which includes the district's Equity
and Diversity Impact Assessments (EDIA), and school improvement work.
Executive Director of
Equity and School Climate - Derek Francis
The
Executive Director of Equity and School Climate leads MPS’s equity and school
climate work to provide a school climate where all students feel safe,
affirmed, and engaged in the learning environment through implementation of
our climate framework.
Executive Director of
Engagement and External Relations - Tyrize Cox
The
Executive Director of Engagement and External Relations manages efforts to
support students, staff, families and communities in understanding and
participating in the MPS educational system. The department supports
family-school partnerships that create a welcoming and safe environment for
students. Additional functions managed here include: Student Enrollment, Parent
Advisory Councils (PAC), Parent Academy, Community Partnerships and the
Volunteer Program.
Executive Director of Communications
and Marketing - Julie Schultz Brown
The
Executive Director of Communications and Marketing manages efforts to provide
timely, accurate and relevant information to help families, staff and the
community support student success. This includes family and staff
communications, branding, media relations, digital and social media, graphic
design, broadcast media, KBEM radio and translations/interpretations.
Executive Director of
Student Support Services - Dr. Meghan Hickey
The
Executive Director of Student Support Services leads MPS’s work to provide a
comprehensive and coordinated set of services and resources for students and
their families. This includes supervision of Counseling, Emergency Management,
Safety & Security (EMSS), the Family Resource Center, Health Services,
Homeless and Highly Mobile Student Services, Mental Health Services, Social
Work Services, and Student Retention and Recovery.
Lobbyist - Josh
Downham
The
lobbyist represents the interests of MPS at the state capitol, works to advance
our legislative agenda, and coordinates the MPS Parent Legislative Action
Committee.
Assistant to the
Superintendent and Board - Ryan Strack
The
Assistant to the Superintendent and Board advises and supports the
superintendent and school board on day-to-day matters. The Assistant to the
Superintendent and Board serves as a liaison to elected officials and other
stakeholders and is responsible for staffing the Board of Education, government
relations, supervising the ombudsperson offices, and facilitating
the policy development process.
General Counsel - Amy
Moore
The
general counsel provides legal advice and counsel to the school board and MPS
executive leadership. The general counsel represents the school district in
legal proceedings, litigation, court appearances, hearings and other disputes.
The general counsel reports to the superintendent and school board.
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