Office of the Chief of Staff

Head of the Department:

• Tisha Edwards, Chief of Staff

Team:

• Laura Weeldreyer, Deputy Chief of Staff
• Lea Smith, Special Assistant to Chief of Staff
• Vacant, Executive Assistant of Strategic Affairs
• Kristy Freeman, Administrative Assistant

Sub-Departments:

• Executive Director of Elementary and K-8 Schools
• Executive Director of Secondary Schools
• Office of New Initiatives

 Sub-Department Directors:

• Irma Johnson, Executive Director of Elementary and K-8 Schools
• Roger Shaw, Executive Director of Secondary Schools
• Vacant, Director of New Initiatives

Mission Statement:

To ensure the effectiveness of systems, processes, and operations that support educational excellence in our schools, so that all of our children have the opportunity to achieve at the highest levels.

What We Do:

The Office of the Chief of Staff provides direct support to the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief of Staff acts for, represents, and exercises the authority of the Chief Executive Officer in directing the implementation of plans, policies, and programs. The Chief of Staff coordinates the activities of system officers for the efficient operation of all schools and offices. Within the Office of the Chief of Staff, the Executive Directors of Elementary and Secondary Schools oversee school and principal accountability, and the Office of New Initiatives coordinates and oversees district-wide strategic reforms and new school creation.