school leadership
Birmingham’s New School Superintendent Dr. Kelley Castlin-Gucatan Returns Home, Prepares To Lead
Dr. G begins work as superintendent of Birmingham City Schools on July 1.
New Hoover City Schools Superintendent Starts June 1
It’s been a headlined filled year for Hoover City Schools, with controversies over zoning and busing, and the resignation of their superintendent. Now a new leader, Dr. Kathy Murphy, is on deck to take the helm. WBHM’s Sherrel Wheeler Stewart sat down for a conversation with her as she looks ahead to this new assignment.
Birmingham-Southern College Names New President
Birmingham-Southern College announced Wednesday Edward Leonard will become the school’s next president. He comes to BSC after eight years as president of Bethany College in Kansas. Leonard takes over from General Charles Krulak who is retiring after four years on the job. Krulak helped lead BSC through a major fiscal crisis that brought budget cuts and layoffs. Leonard spoke with WBHM’s Andrew Yeager and says he’s been familiar with Birmingham-Southern for decades.
