The Newburgh Enlarged City School District’s new Superintendent started her new post yesterday and has already begun opening herself up to the community. She invites the public to walk in and speak with her during designated hours every week.
Dr. Jackielyn Manning Campbell explained that she is “excited to serve our students, families, faculty, and staff alongside such a lively and passionate group of people.” She noted that she has already observed that the community is filled with passionate alumni, volunteers, business owners, and community leaders who are all dedicated to educating children.
The new school leader will hold regular office hours that are open to the entire community. This will occur over the course of the summer and continue during the school year. Deemed “Morning Chat with Jackie,” doors will be open to the community every Thursday from July 14, 2022 through August 4, 2022, from 9:30am to 11:30am in the Superintendent’s Conference Room at the Board of Education building. Morning coffee will be served. Updated hours will be announced once the school year begins.
“While listening to and learning from our community, I will develop a plan and goals for the next four years that will serve our children and educators and provide a framework to move our schools and district forward.,” Manning Campbell stated.
“I look forward to meeting with you and learning from you throughout this transitional process as we develop relationships and work toward a shared mission to support and educate our children,” she continued.
Manning Campbell came to Newburgh from an Acting Superintendent position while serving as the Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services in the New Rochelle City School District. She brings with her 24 years of experience in education from Mount Vernon, New York City, White Plains, and New Rochelle. She has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and several top administrative posts.
