SchoolsWednesday, October 28
Two GRPS superintendent finalists interview in public at 5 p.m. today
The Good Day Grand Rapids team
If you want a say in who leads Grand Rapids Public Schools, tonight's your night. Finalists Kelly Greene and Allison Tingwall interview with the board Wed., Oct. 28, at 5 p.m. at GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave. NE, mlive reports. Greene is GRPS's chief area instructional leader. Tingwall is executive director of principal quality for Chicago Public Schools.
The superintendent search narrowed from 35 candidates to 2
GRPS superintendent search, 2026
- Completed the application35100%
- Semifinalists interviewed Oct. 24617%
- Finalists25.7%
Source: mlive
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| Count | Share of the first step | |
|---|---|---|
| Completed the application | 35 | 100% |
| Semifinalists interviewed Oct. 24 | 6 | 17% |
| Finalists | 2 | 5.7% |
WGVU says Greene supports 14 schools and Tingwall oversees district strategies across more than 520 schools. WOOD reported the board kept candidate details confidential until it named the finalists. They will replace Leadriane Roby, who steps away at the end of her contract.
- When: Wed., Oct. 28, 5 p.m.
- Where: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave. NE
- Watch online: live.grps.org
- Community survey drew 1,421 responses
The superintendent search reaches public finalist interviews on Oct. 28
- Feb.Board announces Roby's contract extension and the search begins.
- Aug.-Sept.District holds 20 focus groups, town halls and an online survey.
- Oct. 24Six semifinalists are interviewed.
- Oct. 28Two finalists are interviewed in public at 5 p.m.
- June 2027Roby's tenure ends after seven years, on June 30.
Source: mlive
Sources: mlive, WGVU, WOODTV.com