Posted on Tue, Jul 9, 2013 : 9 p.m.
Vote for which candidates you would have selected as finalists for AAPS superintendent
By Kyle Mattson
Ann Arbor school board superintendent candidate and Roberto Clemente High School Principal Ben Edmondson is interviewed at the Courtyard Marriott in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, July 9.
Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The Ann Arbor Public Schools board interviewed six candidates Monday and Tuesday in its search for the next district superintendent to replace Patricia Green. Following the interviews, the district selected Jeanice Kerr Swift and Brian Osborne to move on as finalists in the hiring process.
Recap the AnnArbor.com live blogs featuring questions posed by district officials in the links below, then vote for which candidates you would have selected in the poll below.
Monday interviews:
- Jeanice Kerr Swift, assistant superintendent of Colorado Springs District 11 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Brian Osborne, superintendent of South Orange-Maplewood School District in New Jersey
- Richard Faidley, superintendent of Derry Township Schools in Hershey, Pa.
Tuesday interviews:
- Henry Hastings, instructor at Eastern Michigan University College of Business
- Sandra Harris, retired superintendent of Oak Park School District in Oak Park
- Benjamin Edmondson, principal of Roberto Clemente High School in Ann Arbor
Comments
jns131
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 : 9:16 p.m.
Mr Edmonson handled Scarlett and now Roberto. Great choice in selecting this guy. I have seen him in action and let me tell you I really hope he sends the BOE scurrying because that Green character certainly was green. I also hope he starts doing something about Balas. Good choice for AAPS.
A2comments
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 : 11:20 a.m.
I didn't follow Kellie's blog due to other things and lack of interest on my part. However, if you're going to vote in the poll, you should read all the info.
Albert Howard
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 : 4:12 a.m.
Sandra Harris is my choice.
Momma G
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 : 2:34 a.m.
Yes, I am surprised but delighted that the internal candidate wasn't chosen. I listened to him and he sounded like he was applying for a principal position, not a Superintendent. He also moved to Canton, not Ann Arbor and why?
J. A. Pieper
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 : 12:49 a.m.
Hey Momma G, you and I know many reasons why she shouldn't have been picked. Think your former boss, and make some connections with others like him. Why is he living in Canton? Because he wanted to be somewhere in the middle of an area where he was applying for superintendent jobs - called ANYWHERE! He has more EGO than anyone!
TryingToBeObjective
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 : 2:27 a.m.
The fact that Faidley and Harris got votes tells you something about the parents in this district. Seriously. Can you say job-jumpers?
West Side Mom
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 : 2:07 a.m.
Osborne and Swift? Is this a consensus decision? Is the BOE just going through the motions by inviting two back? Is BOE divided? These two candidates couldn't be more different. I prefer Osborne to Swift. Before moving forward with final interviews, I wish the BOE would ask Ray & Associates to suggest 3 or 4 more candidates to interview and direct them to select candidates with particular qualifications. IMHO, the initial interviews felt like tire kicking, not informed shopping.
TryingToBeObjective
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 : 2:25 a.m.
Interesting, @pag, do say more about Osborne.
pag
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 : 2:09 a.m.
having had 2 students in Osborne's current school district I say, beware. He is charming, bright and slick. He is hollow, arrogant and patronizing. The Board of Ed. rubber stamped everything he did.
dading dont delete me bro
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 : 1:45 a.m.
why don't they hire all of them, like ypsilanti community did?
Basic Bob
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 : 3:55 a.m.
because none of them are currently under contract. you are lucky martin left on his own. now you only have one former superintendent and one part-time temporary superintendent. imo, the good one got away.
Kyle Mattson
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 : 1:43 a.m.
I know a lot for people were following Kellie's live blog today, but if you happened to miss either day I would highly encourage you to give it a read before voting and/or commenting. She did a great job following the interviews and discussion regarding the choice of the finalists.
zucker
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 : 1:34 a.m.
Osborne is my choice.
PenguinPride
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 : 1:22 a.m.
Brian Osborne is the best selection for AAPS, which means the BOE will select the other candidate.