All principals retained or appointed to schools on probation have been given interim principal status, meaning they serve at the discretion of the chief executive officer. Here’s a rundown.
DuSable. Principal Charles Mingo was retained. Katherine Smith, a teacher in Citywide Schools and Regions, has been named associate principal at DuSable.
Englewood. Sam Williams, assistant principal at Calumet High, succeeds Tommye Brown, who is now director of alternative school operations at central office.
Harper. Nathaniel Mason, assistant principal at Lincoln Park High, succeeds Richard Parker.
King. Carl Lawson, principal of Price Elementary, succeeds Richard Smith.
Orr. Joyce Johnson, principal of DuBois Elementary, succeeds Cynthia Felton.
Phillips. Beverly LaCoste, director of vocational/ technical education and former principal of Kenwood High, succeeds Juanita Tucker, who died in May.
Robeson. James Breashears, principal for the past year, was retained.