People to Watch

Brian Yearwood takes the helm of Kentucky's largest district while longtime North Carolina education leader Eric C. Bracy is named superintendent of Cumberland County Schools.

The innovative leaders—and leading innovators—who comprise District Administration's second annual Top 100 influencers represent the most important voices in K12 education.

Kristy Somerville-Midgette takes the helm at Lynchburg City Schools; Justin Irish is moving to the Northshore School District; and the St. Johns County School District choses Brennan Asplen its next superintendent

Several school boards looked within for their new superintendents, including a few that hired graduates of their schools.

Superintendents on the move include veterans and first-time leaders in several states, including South Dakota, Ohio and Delaware.

Longtime superintendents such as Gillian Chapman, Alex Cherniss and Glenn Barnes have found new homes during a busy hiring season from coast to coast.