Terry Mazany is taking over the helm of CPS schools effective immediately. Mr. Mazany is the interim head of the large school system because of the upcoming departure of Ron Hueberman.
Though Mr. Mazany was never a school teacher he does have experience in public schools as he was an associate superintendent in Southfield, MI and Oakland, CA. And the new CEO of the Chicago Public School system is no stranger to the Chicago schools. As President of the Chicago Community Trust Mr. Mazany has been a force behind the Trust pumping $50 million into the school system.
The Chicago Community Trust supports a number of ongoing education programs. The funds have aided reading programs, built new schools, supported teachers seeking national certification in addition to backing Renaissance 2010.
One of the reasons for commenting on the CCT and Mr. Mazany is due to the fact that Schools Count Corp provides classroom supplies to CPS students and we are eager to stay in touch with the leadership of the system.
Let's hope that the short 200 day tenure of Mr. Mazany is a portend of good things to take place at CPS headquarters as well as in the classrooms. Any strides forward that help the children will indeed be welcome.
Dick
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