WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board of Education has named a new interim superintendent.
On Tuesday, the district named Dr. Kenneth Simington as the new Interim Superintendent while the board searches for a permanent replacement for the position.
Earlier this month, Dr. Beverly Emory announced she has accepted a position as the Director of District and Regional Support with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in May.
Simington has spent most of his more than 30 years in education in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools’ system. He has also served as the Deputy Superintendent since 2016.
“I am thankful to the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education for the opportunity to serve during this time,’ says Simington. “I look forward to working with all of our students, families, teachers, administrators, staff, and the community. It is important that the district stays focused on the work ahead for the best outcomes for our students.”
Dr. Beverly Emory said, “Dr. Simington’s institutional knowledge and personal reputation as a man of integrity and well-deserved respect make him uniquely qualified to step into the Interim Superintendent’s role as the district approaches budget and hiring season.”
Simington takes over March 1.