City School District of Albany Superintendent Search

Board appoints New Jersey educator to lead Albany's public schools

Emphasizing the experience, energy and enthusiasm of its next school leader, the City School District of Albany Board of Education appointed Marguerite Vanden Wyngaard, Ph.D., as its new superintendent Sep. 12.

The board voted unanimously to approve Dr. Vanden Wyngaard, deputy superintendent in the Paterson (N.J.) Public Schools, during a special meeting at William S. Hackett Middle School attended by about 150 community members, district staff and students. Dr. Vanden Wyngaard -- or "Dr. V" for short -- officially began her duties Sept. 24.

“Dr. Vanden Wyngaard understands the strengths and challenges of an urban school district like ours,” said board President Dan Egan. “She shares our sense of urgency for raising achievement for all of our students. She is committed to advancing academic excellence and high expectations for all of our students."

Dr. Vanden Wyngaard had been second-in-command of the 28,000-student Paterson district since 2010, responsible for day-to-day operations of all facets of the school district. She is the first African-American woman to serve as Albany’s permanent school superintendent. Visit our District News section to read more about her appointment. You also can follow the links below for complete information about the district's national search process

• Click here to read Dr. Vanden Wyngaard's curriculum vitae.

Search news and updates

Follow the links below for all news and information about the search:

• Board appoints New Jersey educator to lead Albany's public schools (Sept. 12, 2012)

• State Education commissioner certifies board's choice for superintendent (August 17, 2012)

• Board picks New Jersey educator as district's next superintendent (July 24, 2012)

• Superintendent search narrows to three (June 27, 2012)

• Six advance in superintendent search (June 4, 2012)

• List of superintendent candidates narrowed to 10 (May 23, 2012)

• 27 apply to lead Albany's public schools (May 4, 2012)

• Board seeks community input on superintendent search (January 17, 2012)

• Board launches superintendent search (December 13, 2011)

The mission of the City School District of Albany is to educate and nurture all students to be responsible citizens, critical thinkers and lifelong learners to successfully compete in the global community by providing an academically rigorous and safe environment in partnership with parents, students and the community. The district serves about 8,700 students in 15 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.