Gov. John Carney announced today his selection of Dorrell Green to lead the Department of Education’s New Office of Improvement & Innovation.
Dorrell Green is the assistant superintendent at Brandywine School District and a former teacher and school leader in Wilmington
His team will support all of the state’s most disadvantaged schools but with a focus on Wilmington.
“All Delaware students deserve a quality education and an equal opportunity to succeed,” Carney said. “We must provide our schools most in need with the resources and supports necessary so that every child has that chance. Dorrell is a proven leader who knows from first-hand experience how to overcome challenges to improve academic outcomes for Delaware children.”
The innovation team was formed as part of a larger effort to overhaul the Department. The effort also involves cutting vacant positions and reviewing additional positions as they become vacant.
“I have dedicated my professional life to mentoring, educating, coaching, and supporting our children in the City of Wilmington,” Green said. “I humbly accept this opportunity to help lead change within the city that I know our families, educators and children want. Working together with various stakeholders, my goal is to close the experience and opportunity gaps for young people in the city, especially those living in vulnerable communities. I know we can improve outcomes for our children, and put them on a positive path forward.”
