KESD INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
Kingdom East Interim Superintendent Search
Dear KESD Staff and Community Members,
On behalf of the Interim Superintendent Search Committee and School Board, I am pleased to announce that after a thorough search and review process, we have identified a finalist for the position of Interim Superintendent of the Kingdom East School District.
Our goal throughout this process has been to identify an interim leader who is well-equipped to guide our staff and students through this next chapter. We have sought a candidate who not only possesses a proven track record in excellence in the superintendent role but also embodies the core values of transparency, collaboration, communication and student-centered decision-making.
We are excited to share that Jennifer Botzojorns is our finalist for Interim Superintendent. Jen brings over 30 years of experience in education spanning many roles. Jen was the Superintendent of the Caledonia North/Kingdom East School District from 2016 to 2023 and most recently was the Interim Superintendent of The Rivendell Interstate School District in New Hampshire and was a member of the Vermont School Redistricting Task Force. Her focus on relationship building, innovative work leading teams, and depth of understanding surrounding state and local educational needs make her a strong fit to lead our staff and students over the next year.
You’re Invited: Community Forum
The Board believes that a successful leadership transition requires the input and engagement of our most important stakeholders—you. We invite you to meet Jen as a part of our final review process.
- Date: Monday, March 23
- Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: Kingdom East District Office- 64 Campus Lane, Lyndon Center (Hilton Hall)
- Format: The candidate will introduce themselves and share their vision for the interim period, followed by answering questions from community members. Light refreshments will be served.
- Feedback: Community members participating in the forum will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the candidate following the forum either by electronic or paper form.
Sincerely,
Lindsay Carpenter,
KESD School Board President
Committee Members:
The KESD Superintendent Search Committee have been thoughtfully assembled to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Every effort was made to ensure balanced representation across geographic areas, gender, and stakeholder roles, creating a committee that brings a wide range of perspectives to the search process.
Committee Members Include: Lindsay Carpenter, Board Chair (Lyndon), Pat Shine, Board Vice Chair (Concord), Norma Twombley, Board Member (Wheelock), Tisha Hankinson, Director of Finance, Erin Rossetti, Director of Human Resources (Lyndon resident), Des Hertz, Director of Curriculum (Burke resident), Serena Parker, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent (Lyndon resident), Kerra Holden, Principal (Lyndon), Erin McKinnon, Elementary Teacher (Grades PreK-4) (Newark), Chrissy Park, Grades 5-8 Middle School Teacher (Burke), David Gold, Educational Support Personnel (Concord), and Brian Bloomfield, Lyndon Institute Headmaster.
