Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools announced on November 23 that Nyah Hamlett will serve as the new superintendent, replacing Pam Baldwin, who resigned last April.
Hamlett—who will begin her duties on January 1, 2021—was unanimously chosen from among 36 candidates who came from 14 different states and territories, the school district announced in a press release.
“We are certain that Dr. Hamlett’s demonstrated commitment to equity, communication and transparency makes her selection a strong choice for our schools and community,” school board member Mary Ann Wolf said in the release.
Hamlett has over 16 years of experience in Virginia schools and has been chief of staff for Loudoun County Public Schools since 2019.
Hamlett previously spent 12 years with the Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia and began her career as a special education teacher in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
Hamlett holds a bachelor’s degree in speech language pathology and audiology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and has two master’s degrees from Regent University in Virginia Beach. She earned her doctorate in educational policy, planning and leadership from the College of William & Mary.
Hamlett said she will work to ensure equity within the school system when she takes office.
“I look forward to working collaboratively with the board and the community to remove barriers and create opportunities for each student, staff, and family to thrive and grow,” she said.
