Dr. Kevin Dickerson announced he had accepted the position of superintendent at Polytech
Milford School District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dickerson announced that he has accepted a position as the new superintendent at Polytech High School. Dr. Dickerson will leave Milford during the summer although the exact date has not been determined.
“I am very grateful for the years spent working in the Milford School District and serving the great communities of our district,” Dr. Dickerson said. “Furthermore, I am especially grateful to have had the opportunities to interact with so many wonderful students, staff, families, board members and community members. I wish everyone within Milford School District the best and much success in the future.”
Dr. Dickerson has been in education for 29 years and 22 years of that time was as an administrator. He spent 14 years with Milford, serving as the principal at Milford Middle School for over four years and one year as the assistant superintendent. Prior to coming to Milford, Dr. Dickerson spent 15 years in vocational school districts, including eight years as an administrator at Sussex Tech and two years as Transportation Supervisor and Attendance Officer at Polytech.
“The current superintendent at Polytech announced her retirement in early March and is retiring, July 1,” Dr. Dickerson said. “I have an extensive background with career and technical student organizations, high school and adult program development and fostering business-industry partnerships for workforce development. Furthermore, I am proud of my lifetime full of experiences and connections throughout Kent County as I grew up and have lived in Kent County for almost my entire life.”
Having the opportunity to interact with so many amazing students throughout the schools and working with so many exceptional people within the schools, district and community are among Dr. Dickerson’s greatest achievements in Milford. His advice for the incoming superintendent is to cherish the opportunity as he believes Milford is a great place to work. He stated that the district has a supportive and caring staff and that the community supports the students and schools.
The Milford School District Board of Education wished Dr. Dickerson well in his new position at Polytech.
“He will have the opportunity to utilize his knowledge and experience in career and technical education,” a statement issued by the board read. “While we will miss Dr. Dickerson’s leadership at Milford School District, we are excited for him and wish him all the best in his new role. In the interim, the Milford Board of Education is currently developing a plan to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Dickerson’s departure. We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining the high standards of education that our students, families and community deserve. We thank Dr. Dickerson for his service to Milford School District and look forward to the continued success of our students and district community.”
Dr. Dickerson explained that he is looking forward to this new chapter.
“I look forward to joining Polytech School District’s highly accomplished district community,” Dr. Dickerson said. “I am excited for the opportunity to be part of Polytech’s ongoing success in providing individual, educational and career opportunities for a diverse community of high school and adult learners throughout Kent County.”
Share this Post