School board prepares for Witherspoon’s departure

Edgecombe County school board leaders have started working to find a new superintendent.

School board members began ironing out how they would replace Edgecombe County Public Schools Superintendent Craig Witherspoon, just two days after he was selected as a finalist for Birmingham (Ala.) school district. Edgecombe County Board of Education Chairwoman Evelyn Wilson said in a phone interview she met with Witherspoon on Saturday to discuss his possible departure. (Read more @ The Rocky Mount Telegram)

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Witherspoon tapped to head Birmingham schools

The Birmingham (Ala.) Board of Education has selected Edgecombe County Public Schools Superintendent Craig Witherspoon as its new superintendent. (Read more @ The Rocky Mount Telegram)

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Superintendent contends for vacant post

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Picture was taken by The DCN at the reception that was held for Dr. Witherspoon shortly after he was hired. Reception was held at the Princeville Town Hall hosted by the Phoenix Historical Society.