Swanger excited to rejoin district – Delaware Gazette

After leaving in 2013, Dr. Misty Swanger will formally rejoin Delaware Metropolis Colleges subsequent month to function its new assistant superintendent.

Swanger beforehand labored within the district from 1999 to 2013, first as a social research instructor at Hayes Excessive Faculty, then because the director of enrichment and school/profession readiness earlier than departing the district to turn out to be the assistant superintendent on the Jonathan Alder Native Faculty District.

Swanger mentioned she heard concerning the assistant superintendent place opening up at Delaware and was contemplating it when she attended a commencement social gathering in Delaware final month.

“I’ve nonetheless remained in very shut contact with lecturers and directors in Delaware despite the fact that I took a place in Jonathan Alder,” Swanger mentioned. “I nonetheless stay in Delaware. I used to be at a highschool commencement social gathering for a Hayes graduate, and I sat round a desk speaking with a bunch of Hayes college students. I used to be listening to their tales, they usually have been sharing info and as I’m listening to them and speaking with them it jogged my memory how a lot I loved working in Delaware, how a lot I loved the group, and the way a lot I missed that degree of interplay with the scholars and the individuals the place I stay.”

Swanger mentioned she utilized for the place the next morning.

The Delaware Metropolis Colleges Board of Training accredited Swanger for the place at its July 11 assembly, and Swanger mentioned she’s excited to return to the district and get to know the employees and college students.

“I’m trying ahead to reacquainting myself with the buildings, the lecturers, the principals and directors,” Swanger mentioned. “Clearly, each constructing has been added onto as soon as and in some circumstances twice, so simply studying all of the issues which have modified and getting again into school rooms. I’ve at all times mentioned it, even whereas I used to be away, that the lecturers in Delaware are a number of the greatest lecturers I’ve ever seen in my life.

“I’m excited to be again in Delaware. The individuals right here have constructed a tradition that I’m pleased with and I’m proud to be again as part of. That’s apparent if you take a look at how little turnover there was with the executive crew. There’s a way of belonging not just for the scholars however for the adults as effectively. That’s one thing I’m able to be part of and I admire and respect it a lot.”

Swanger formally begins because the assistant superintendent on Aug. 1.

Dr. Misty Swanger, the incoming assistant superintendent at Delaware Metropolis Colleges, speaks to a bunch of scholars throughout Summer time Faculty at Schultz Elementary Faculty. Swanger will assume her new function on Aug. 1.

Glenn Battishill will be reached at 740-413-0903 or on Twitter @BattishillDG.