Granville Superintendent Howard Announces Retirement
At the regularly scheduled January Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Dorwin L. Howard, Sr. informed Board members that he had made the decision to retire from employment with the State of North Carolina as Superintendent of Granville County Public Schools effective July 1, 2017.
Dr. Houlihan, Chairman of the Board of Education, offered his reaction to the news, “Speaking on behalf of the Board of Education, we were certainly saddened to hear about this announcement, but at the same time we congratulate him on the remarkable 37-year career he has had serving the students of Granville County Public Schools and we wish him and his family the very best in the future.”
Dr. Howard began his career in public education when he took his first job as an Agriculture Teacher at JF Webb High School in 1980. Since then, he has served as a vice-principal, principal, Director of Secondary and Career and Technical Education, Assistant Superintendent of Operations, and as Superintendent. All but six months of his career in public education has been spent serving the students of Granville County.
Dr. Howard shared the news with staff members across the district, offering some thoughts about this important announcement, “I am appreciative of the opportunities which Granville County Public Schools has given me since I began teaching. As I reflect on my experiences, I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to work with others throughout my career. Each and every one of the employees has been, and I am sure will continue to be, instrumental in creating the type of school environment which fosters learning at the highest levels.”
Dr. Howard, a native of Granville County, and a graduate of JF Webb High School, attended NC A&T for his undergraduate degree, and NC State University for his master’s and doctoral degrees in Educational Administration. He will have completed his third year serving as Superintendent upon retirement.
Dr. Howard concluded his remarks to staff by saying, “I trust that during my remaining five months with you as Superintendent, we all will continue to work together, giving our best for the good of all students throughout the district. I pray that the future of the students of Granville County Public Schools will be bright.”
(Granville County Schools Press Release and Picture)