Somerset Intermediate School

WESTOVER, MD (August 23, 2024) – Somerset County Public Schools’ (SCPS) new Superintendent, Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell, recently unveiled plans to host a series of community forums to engage with the SCPS community, collect data and analyze trends for the development of the school system’s Strategic Plan. Tasker-Mitchell began her term as Superintendent of Schools on July 1, 2024.

Tasker-Mitchell shared, “I am eager to engage with and learn from the Somerset County Public Schools community in the upcoming Listening & Learning to Lead tour. Creating strategic opportunities to listen and learn from students, staff, parents and the greater community is an immediate priority within my first 100 days as Superintendent of Schools. What is learned in the process will serve as a guide in the development of the System’s Strategic Plan, and the starting point for establishing stakeholder trust and confidence.”

The “Listening & Learning to Lead” tour will feature eight (8) evening events; one hosted in each of the system’s public schools between September 19 – November 21, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Members of the Somerset community are encouraged to attend any of the public sessions for the opportunity to contribute valuable insight into the system’s strengths and opportunities, and assist with identifying SCPS’ challenges and areas for growth.

“Listening & Learning to Lead” Fall 2024 Tour Dates:

New Superintendent of Somerset County Public Schools, Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell, recently announced the “Listening and Learning to Lead” tour; a series of upcoming community forums in the fall of 2024 where she will engage with the SCPS community, collect information and develop the strategic plan for the school system.