Drea O’Donnell has been selected to fill the Superintendent position at Shepherd Schools
Since the Shepherd School Board’s decision to terminate Superintendent Scott Carter in August, 2019, the school has been under the guidance of Interim Superintendent, Drea O’Donnell. She stepped into the midst of passing of two highly debated school bonds to finance upgrades and expansions to the school.
After the Board of Trustees interviewed four candidates on February 17 and 18, the Shepherd School Board has announced they have offered a contract for the position of Superintendent of Shepherd Public Schools to Mrs. O’Donnell.
O’Donnell was hired as a Shepherd Middle School Science Teacher in 2010 and worked in that capacity, until she acquired her administrative degree in May, 2017. She then began working for the school as Curriculum Director.
Since August, 2019 O’Donnell has continued her duties as Curriculum Director as well as filling in as Interim Superintendent.
“I am very excited to move forward in being the new Superintendent for Shepherd Schools! I am committed to the achievement of creating a mission and vision that is rooted in a strategic plan that will be carefully developed with all stakeholders,” says O’Donnell, who will continue to act as Curriculum Direction as well as Superintendent. “Some of my goals while I am Superintendent address academic growth, design of a new space that has safety as a priority and to improve staff support and professional development to retain highly qualified teachers.” “I also believe wholeheartedly in having true collaboration and communication to strengthen our relationship with the community.”
Her contract as Superintendent of Shepherd School officially begins in July, 2020.
