Baltimore City School Board Unanimously Votes to Approve New CEO

Philadelphia’s Jermaine Dawson named new CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools

Dr. Jermaine Dawson appointed as new CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools with a focus on equity, academic excellence, and addressing student poverty.

School board unanimously approves Jermaine Dawson as new city schools CEO

The Baltimore City School Board announced Dr. Jermaine Dawson will be the new CEO of City Schools, replacing Dr. Sonja Santelises, starting July 1.The board un

Baltimore City Public Schools names new CEO

Baltimore City Public Schools has announced its new CEO. Jermaine Dawson, Ph.D., unanimously succeeds Sonja Santelises as the new CEO starting July 1, 2026. Dawson serves as the deputy superintendent of academic services at the School District of Philadelphia. His work has been featured in the New York Times and Forbes, and he has been named one of the “100 Top Influencers in Education” by DA Leadership. “The Baltimore City Board of School Comm…

Baltimore City School Board unanimously votes to approve new CEO

The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners on Monday unanimously voted to approve a new Chief Executive Officer.Dr. Jermaine Dawson takes over the district effective July 1.Currently Dawson is a deputy superintendent in Philadelphia.He succeeds Dr. Sonja Santelises, who accepted an administrative position at Yale after spending a decade as CEO of Baltimore City Schools.Together with our students, educators, families, and community, we will…

Baltimore City Schools Names Dr. Jermaine Dawson as New CEO

Source: Dr. Jermaine Dawson, a nationally recognized education leader, has been named the next CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, district officials announced Monday. He is set to officially step into the role on July 1, 2026. Dawson will take over for Dr. Sonja Santelises, who is stepping down at the end of June after serving as the district’s CEO for a decade. “I am honored to lead City Schools at such a pivotal moment,” Dawson said. “Toget…

Baltimore City schools name Philly administrator as new CEO

A Philadelphia school district leader will be the next CEO of the Baltimore City Public Schools System. The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners on Monday announced they have unanimously selected Dr. Jermaine Dawson to lead Baltimore City Public Schools, effective July 1, 2026.  Dawson is currently the deputy superintendent of academic services at the School District of Philadelphia. He will succeed Baltimore’s current superintendent, Dr…