Administrative Appointments

The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the May 6, 2024, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles within the district starting July 1, 2024.

Dr. Melissa T. Goodwin, from supervisor of English Language Arts, Center for Teaching and Learning, to director of curriculum and instruction, Center for Teaching and Learning. (see Educator Profile)

Dr. Barry C. Brown, from principal, Crestwood Middle, to principal, Deep Creek Central Elementary. (see Educator Profile)

Dr. Heather A. Brusso, from principal, Portlock Primary, to principal, G.W. Carver Intermediate.(see Educator Profile)

Mrs. Leigha H. Canterbury, from principal, G.W. Carver Intermediate, to principal, Deep Creek Elementary. (see Educator Profile)

Dr. Michelle A. Ferebee, from principal, Deep Creek Elementary, to principal, Crestwood Middle. (see Educator Profile)

Mr. Wade P. Sloan, from assistant principal, Portlock Primary, to principal, Portlock Primary. (see Educator Profile)

Ms. Jessica Joyner, from coordinator of instruction for special education, Suffolk Public Schools, to assistant director of exceptional learning, Edwards Wilson Center. (see Educator Profile)

The following appointments were also approved during the May 6, 2024, School Board meeting:

Mrs. Rachel N. Haywood, from digital media specialist, School Administration Building, to supervisor of communications, School Administration Building. 


Visit this webpage to view all Administrative Appointments for the 2024 calendar year.