BLOOMINGTON — Dr. Markay Winston will serve as the next superintendent of the Monroe County Community School Corporation.
The MCCSC Board of School Trustees unanimously made the appointment during a reorganizational meeting Tuesday.
“We are thrilled to appoint Dr. Markay Winston as superintendent of MCCSC,” said Board President April Hennessey. “In her six months as interim superintendent, she has demonstrated her deep understanding of our community, her compassion for all of our stakeholders, her deep commitment to making this district the best it can be, and her skill at navigating so many competing priorities at this crucial moment. We are excited to work alongside Dr. Winston and her team to continue the legacy of academic excellence and equity in MCCSC.”
Dr. Winston was named interim superintendent in April after the district bought out the remaining nearly $229,000 contract of former Superintendent Jeff Hauswald.
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Dr. Winston has been with MCCSC for seven years, serving as deputy superintendent and assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.
“My Superintendency will be characterized by honesty, respect, transparency, and integrity,” Dr. Winston said in a statement. “These pillars are central to my commitment to being a student-centered leader focused on coalition-building and authentic two-way communication.”
Dr. Winston earned her Ph.D. and master’s degree in School Psychology & Counseling from the University of Cincinnati and received her administration and superintendent license from Xavier University.
With the appointment, Dr. Winston has outlined six strategic priorities for the district: strengthening health and safety efforts; accelerating the learning potential and realities for all children; expanding early learning programs; ensuring state of the art academic, athletic, and performing arts facilities; strengthening fiscal and operational health; and establishing a new five-year strategic plan.
You can find her full video statement here.
