First- and second-round interviews take place for new school superintendent

by Amy Haggerty

On March 15 and 16, 2021, six candidates from various parts of Michigan interviewed for the Stockbridge Community Schools superintendent position. The new superintendent will replace Mr. Karl Heidrich, who left the district in the fall of 2020, and Mr. Bruce Brown who stepped in as the interim superintendent.

The first-round candidates interviewed at Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School. On Wednesday morning, March 17, the hiring committee narrowed down the candidates to the following three:

  • Mr. Stephen Keskes Ed.S.: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Clio Area Schools
  • Brian Friddle: Superintendent, Webberville Community Schools
  • Shanna Spickard, Ed.D. Principal, Milan Area Schools.

Second interviews will take place on the evening of Monday, March 22. The three candidates will be visiting individual buildings within the school district before the final hiring decision is made.

According to the Stockbridge Community Schools website, a decision will be made by the end of March. Hopefully, a new superintendent will be in place to take over by July 1, 2021, or sooner, if possible.

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