Four semi-finalists have emerged from the list of two dozen local and national educators who last month submitted their applications for the top job of Albuquerque Public Schools superintendent.
The semi-finalists are:
- Thomas Ahart the former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, now a consultant with the Council of the Great City Schools
- Mason Bellamy, the Chief of Academics and Schools for Metro Nashville Public Schools
- Gabriella Durán Blakey, the current Chief of Operations Officer at APS
- Channell Segura, the current Chief of Schools at APS
The APS Board of Education will meet in executive session on January 16 to interview the semi-finalists and choose the finalists.
“This is a critical decision and a great opportunity for the board and community,” said Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education President Danielle Gonzales. “The futures of our children depend on finding an accomplished educator who prioritizes student learning and social-emotional wellness and commits to the strategic plan to make it all happen. We need to hear from our students, staff, families, and communities and encourage everyone to attend our January 30 public forums to meet the superintendent finalists and provide input.”
The board is encouraging the public to submit a question for the superintendent finalist at this link no later than January 26.
APS staff and the public will have the opportunity to meet the finalists in several public forums scheduled for Tuesday, January 30 at the Berna Facio Professional Development Complex located at 3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE.
The board is scheduled to meet in executive session on Wednesday, January 31 to interview the finalists. The new superintendent will replace Superintendent Scott Elder, whose contract expires June 30.