Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Announces Retirement of Superintendent Dr. Kevin E. Carson

Kevin E. Carson, superintendent of Sussex County Vocational Technical School District, will retire Aug. 31, 2026, after returning to the district in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Sussex County Vocational Technical School District.)

Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Superintendent Kevin E. Carson has announced he will retire effective Aug. 31, 2026, concluding seven years of leadership in the district.

Carson rejoined the district in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. He previously served as assistant superintendent from 1988 to 1997 before going on to serve as superintendent in the Woodbridge, Cape Henlopen and Seaford school districts.

According to Board of Education President Gary Brittingham, “Dr. Carson has played a pivotal role in reinventing and advancing the district’s mission and vision. Under his leadership, the district has undergone significant improvements in curriculum development, organizational structure and financial management, helping to better serve Sussex County students in both the day and adult education programs. Dr. Carson has also been instrumental in securing the funding, planning and development of the new Sussex Technical High School.”

Although stepping down from the superintendent role, Carson will remain involved with the district to assist with the ongoing construction of the new Sussex Technical High School, which is expected to be completed in September 2027.

The district said it plans to post the superintendent position in the coming weeks as it begins the process of identifying Carson’s successor.

Sara Uzer

Sara Uzer is a journalist from Sussex County with more than 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, and community advocate.  She started her career in Washington, DC and has lived in Sussex County for the past five years.