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The
Christina School District has named Dr. Marcia
V. Lyles as Superintendent of
Schools following an extensive national search.
The
announcement was made at
the May Board of Education meeting on May 19.
Lyles is a
resident of Staten Island, New York. She
holds an Ed.D. degree from Teachers College,
Columbia University, a master’s degree in English
from New York University, and a bachelor’s degree in
English from Hunter College, City University of New
York. She was a Fellow in the Broad Urban
Superintendents Academy in 2006, and holds SAS
Certification from Baruch College, City University
of New York.
Dr. Lyles
presently serves as Deputy Chancellor for Teaching
and Learning for the New York City Department of
Education. Prior to this position, she served for
three years as Regional Superintendent for the New
York City Department of Education. She has a total
of 19 years of experience as a building and district
administrator, serving as program coordinator,
assistant principal, principal, deputy
superintendent, community superintendent, and
regional superintendent for the New York City school
system between 1985 and 2004. Dr. Lyles also taught
high school English for eight years at Curtis High
School in New York City, and has served as an
adjunct professor of education for several colleges
in the New York area since 1996.
Christina Board acting president David Resler stated
at the meeting, “We feel our decision tonight has
been made after thoughtful deliberation among the
members of the board. We believe Dr. Lyles is the
best choice for Superintendent of our District, and
that she will provide the outstanding leadership
required to continue our efforts on behalf of all
the children we serve.”
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