Chatham County Schools Picks District Veteran Kelly Batten as New Superintendent

Chatham County Board of Education appoints Dr. Kelly Batten as superintendent

By Jessica Pasión Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kelly Batten as the next Superintendent of Chatham County Schools, effective July 1, 2026.  Dr. Kelly Batten Dr. Batten brings more than two decades of experience in public education and has served Chatham County Schools with distinction for the past 14 years. Most recently, he has served as Assistant Superintendent for Human Re…

Chatham County Schools Picks District Veteran Kelly Batten as New Superintendent

The Chatham County Board of Education announced Kelly Batten as the district’s new superintendent Monday evening. Batten is a 14-year veteran of Chatham County Schools, having most recently worked as Superintendent for Human Resources. He will begin the new role on July 1, 2026. “Dr. Batten is a proven leader who understands our schools, our community, and our commitment to excellence,” said Chatham County Board of Education Chair Gary Leonard i…