Dr. Becoats: Students Are Our Future
<p>Durham Public Schools welcomes Dr. Eric J. Becoats, who will become Durham Public Schools’ new Superintendent on Thursday, July 1! <br /><br />Dr. Becoats is Chief Administrative Officer and formerly Chief of Staff and Co-Interim Superintendent for Guilford County Schools. Prior to his service in Guilford, Dr. Becoats spent seven years with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, serving his last two years there as Assistant Superintendent for Planning and Development.<br /><br />Since the announcement of his appointment Dr. Becoats has spent a considerable amount of time in Durham, visiting schools, meeting teachers, students, parents and community and business leaders. This is part of his Listening and Learning initiative, from which he will develop a visionary plan for the district.<br /><br />Please take a moment to enjoy Dr. Becoats’ perspectives on challenging students to reach their highest potential.</p>
