The Hazelwood School District Board of Education has appointed Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart as superintendent, effective July 1, 2016. Collins-Hart will replace Dr. Ingrid Clark-Jackson, interim superintendent, who will retire on June 30, 2016.
“I am honored and excited to be the next superintendent for the Hazelwood School District,” said Collins-Hart. “The District holds so much promise, and the Board of Education is very encouraging and positive. During my visits in Hazelwood, the staff and community were very welcoming and open. I know we will do great things for students together, and I am looking forward to joining the Hazelwood School District family.”
Collins-Hart has 40 years of experience in education. She currently serves as superintendent for Proviso Township High Schools District 209 in Forest Park, Illinois. During her extensive career, she has served as superintendent in a Pre K – 12 District in North Carolina. She has also served as assistant superintendent in Chapel Hill servicing 12,500 students, and the Lawrence Public Schools, serving 10,500 students.
“I speak on behalf of the entire Board when I say that we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Collins-Hart to Hazelwood School District,” said Hazelwood School Board President Desiree Whitlock. “We are confident that we have the very best leadership in place to further enhance academic achievement and support those who are closest to our students.”
Collins-Hart has a doctorate degree in educational policy and leadership from University of Kansas – Lawrence, Kansas. She has a master’s degree in educational administration and curriculum and instruction and a master’s degree in English education, both from East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina. She also has a bachelor’s degree in English education, University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
During her career, she has received numerous awards for leadership and her work in the community, including the 2015 Ida B. Wells Risk Taker Award, National Alliance of Black School Educators 2014 Women in Leadership Orchid Award, Top Ladies of Distinction, Superintendent of the Year National Alliance of Black School Educators, and Outstanding Administrator Award 7th Congressional District of Illinois.
