Superintendent Search
Dear St. Vrain Valley Schools Community,
With Dr. Don Haddad’s announcement of his retirement at the end of this school year, the Board of Education would like to express our profound gratitude for his exemplary leadership and dedicated service to our district. For 16 years as superintendent, Dr. Haddad has transformed our district into a nationally recognized model of excellence in public education. Under his visionary leadership, St. Vrain has achieved unprecedented levels of student success, innovation, and community investment. We are deeply thankful for his unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community.
As we begin the important process of selecting the next superintendent, we want to share our approach and invite your participation. The Board of Education is committed to finding an exceptional leader who will build upon Dr. Haddad’s remarkable legacy and continue our district’s trajectory of success. After careful consideration, we have determined that our search will focus internally.
This decision reflects our recognition of the extraordinary leadership team that Dr. Haddad has cultivated during his tenure. One of his greatest accomplishments has been recruiting and developing a leadership team that is widely regarded as among the very best in public education. This team possesses a deep bench of talent, skills, dedication to excellence, and nationally-sought expertise.
Our priorities in this search include identifying a leader who:
- Demonstrates a strong track record of success in public education
- Already knows and loves our community
- Shares our commitment to maintaining St. Vrain’s position as a leader in educational excellence and innovation
While focusing our search internally, the Board deeply values community feedback throughout this process. Click here to share your feedback.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of St. Vrain Valley Schools. Together, we will ensure a smooth transition that honors our past achievements while embracing future opportunities for growth and innovation.
Sincerely,
Karen Ragland
President
St. Vrain Valley Schools Board of Education