The months-long process of finding a new Director of Metro Nashville Public Schools could be one step closer to being over, as board members announced current Williamson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney as their top candidate.
Thursday morning, board members reviewed feedback from all the finalist interviews and selected Dr. Looney as their top pick in an 8-1 vote. However, this was not the final vote — that won’t happen until next week.
This past fall, Dr. Jesse Register announced that he would not be returning as Director of Schools. His last day was in June.
Dr. Mike Looney is a familiar face to many in the area since he is currently the Director of Williamson County Schools. He previously worked in school districts in Alabama for 15 years, where he was a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent.
“If I get this job, I have a singular focus,” said Dr. Looney. “That is to improve student outcome for boys and girls who call this school district home.” (continue reading at NewsChannel5)