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Just two superintendents have been in their position for 10 or more years Spring Lake’s Dennis Furton (13 years) and Hamilton’s David Tebo (10.5 years).
With so many seasoned leaders exiting the room, how might that affect the educational landscape in Ottawa County?
“Education is losing a number of champions,” Tebo said. “There’s so much institutional knowledge that’s leaving our community right now. Some of the best educational leaders I’ve ever worked with are stepping aside. It’s hard to get your head around.”
Losing leaders
Five of the six retired or retiring superintendents had been leading their respective district for at least nine years, giving them plenty of time to impart lessons on some of the newer school chiefs.
Two Finalists Emerge in West Ottawa School Chief Search By Gary Stevens
Jan 15, 2021 6:55 AM
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – The search for a new operational leader of a Lakeshore school district is now down to two.
Earlier this week, after a series of virtual interviews with five finalists for the vacant Superintendent’s post, the West Ottawa Board of Education narrowed the field to Anne Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources with Hudsonville schools, and Timothy Bearden, the Chief Academic Officer with Detroit County Day School in suburban Detroit.
West Ottawa has been looking for a new chief since Tom Martin announced his retirement in August, effective at the end of 2020, after nine years. The board on Tuesday tabbed Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Jeff Malloch as interim superintendent until a new permanent leader is named.