“Congratulations Dr.Tingwall.”
Dr. Allison Tingwall, Dr. T as she is known, is currently Director of Principal Quality for Chicago Public Schools. A former high school principal, math and Spanish teacher.
“I am excited for this opportunity. I want to work with the students, the family, the staff, community members of Grand Rapids and deliver on the promise of public education.”
If contract negotiations are successful Tingwall will replace Dr. Leadriane Roby, whose contract expires in June.
“And I can’t wait to get back in the schools and follow through on all this good work we are going to do together.”
Like many students and families in Grand Rapids, Dr. Tingwall speaks Spanish.
“I’m really, really excited to be here in this moment.”
The other finalist was Grand Rapids Public School’s Chief Area Instructional Leader Kelly Greene. Board members Rodriguez and Wade said both were excellent candidates
“We could not lose tonight. Could not lose, could not lose.”
Tingwall earned a master’s degree and doctorate at the University of Illinois Chicago but went to public schools in Dearborn and Novi and college at the University of Michigan.
“I am a Michigander at heart so thank you. Mochas me gracias.”
