Angel Turner named Evanston/Skokie School District 65 superintendent

Angel Turner, interim superintendent at the Evanston/Skokie School District 65, will be dropping the interim portion of her title according to an announcement from the school district.

The announcement, made late Monday, said she would be taking on the role permanently immediately and was approved during the regular school district board meeting held Monday, March 18. “Her experience, passion, and inclusive leadership style is exactly what our school district needs to move our goals and priorities forward,” Board President Sergio Hernandez said in a letter to families. “Dr. Turner shares in the commitments of our community in prioritizing equity; increasing our financial stability; and ensuring all students have access to a challenging, high quality learning experience in a supportive, safe environment. Having continuity in the form of Dr.

The search brought in approximately 40 candidates, according to a news release from the district. A survey of community members and feedback from support groups outlined the qualities needed for the best candidate for the role. These included financial acumen, equity understanding, leadership in retaining the best and brightest educators, and an individual who is transparent and collaborative. Internal interviews at the district then pointed to Turner, according to the news release.

“It is with immense gratitude and a profound sense of responsibility that I accept this role, knowing the deep impact it carries in the lives of our students, educators, families, and community,” Dr. Turner said at Monday’s meeting. “I pledge to continue to serve with humanization, compassion, integrity, transparency, accountability and a relentless commitment to equity and excellence in education.

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