Interim superintendents selected for Cincinnati schools

By: Taylor Weiter , Sean DeLancey CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Public Schools has an interim leader after superintendent Iranetta Wright submitted her resignation last week. The Cincinnati Board of Education selected Shauna Murphy, the CPS chief of student, family and community engagement, as interim superintendent at its meeting Monday. When announced, Murphy said she was ready to face the challenges facing the district. “So many mixed emotions — a little humility, a little gratefulness, and excitement,” she said. According to her LinkedIn, Murphy has been with CPS for over a decade, previously serving as a principal at Woodward Career Technical High School before working in other roles for the district. A Purcell Marian grad, Murphy attended Ohio University before getting her master’s in secondary education at Xavier and a master’s in educational administration at UC. The board interviewed Murphy and Dr. Alesia Smith, chief of schools, for the job at around 4 p.m. Monday before announcing its decision. Smith, the board said, will be interim deputy superintendent. “Just excited,” Smith said. “It’s an opportunity. We’re here for kids. We’ve known each other for a long time, and we’re here to work together.” #BREAKING: The vote is final.Chief Shauna Murphy will be...