INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT - Dr. Michael Priddy

The following was just released by Bertie County Board of Education.

On Monday, January 29, 2007, the Bertie County Board of Education met in special session to meet with prospective candidates for the position of Interim Superintendent and unanimously selected Dr. Michael Priddy to serve in that capacity. Dr. Priddy’s first day with the Bertie County Schools will be on Thursday, February 1, 2007.























Dr. Priddy has an extensive background well-suited to the current needs of the Bertie County Schools. He served as Superintendent for the Pitt County Schools from 2000-2005. He also has 22 years of combined service with the three Guilford County school systems, where he served in numerous positions ranging from Associate Superintendent for Auxiliary Services, Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services, Personnel and Transportation, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Personnel, and Executive Director for Curriculum and Accountability.

Throughout his career, Dr. Priddy has reached out to schools and communities to build strong lines of communication and respect. Most recently, he was recognized by Governor Easley, the Pitt County Branch of the NAACP, and the Pitt County Black Ministers Association for his vision, his care and concern for children, and his successes with transforming high schools.

The Board is impressed with Dr. Priddy’s insights into the transitional period facing Bertie County as the Board searches for a new superintendent. Dr. Priddy stressed the importance of working together over the next few months to ensure the system continues to move forward.

Dr. Priddy observed that “this is a critical time for students, teachers, and citizens. Much progress has been made and important improvements are underway in the Bertie County Schools; they must be maintained and strengthened as we move through the next five months.”

The Board welcomes Dr. Priddy to the Bertie County Schools and looks forward to the contributions he will make to the system while he helps guide the district through this transitional period.