CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Ardrey Kell High School parents are reacting after the announcement that Dr. Susan Nichols will step into the role of principal.
The news comes after the former principal of the Ballantyne-area school retired following a paid suspension.
Ardrey Kell High School principal retires weeks after being suspended with payParents said they just finished up meeting with district officials last week to share what they were looking for in a new principal. They thought CMS wouldn't appoint someone until July 1, so many of them were surprised and a little disappointed to hear how quickly the decision came.
"I don't feel that our concerns or our feedback were listened to or addressed," said Amy Gramaglia, an Ardrey Kell parent.
Gramaglia was one of several Ardrey Kell parents who found out who their children's new principal would be through a YouTube video.
Dr. Nichols will step into the new role after serving for 13 years as principal for the Charlotte Engineering Early College. Her arrival comes as many have questions surrounding the former principal's departure, after she retired following paid suspension.
The school's rock is painted in support of Jamie Brooks.
"I 100 percent feel that Jamie Brooks was pushed out and forced into retirement," said Gramaglia.
In her video message, the new principal admitted that change can be challenging.
"I recognize actions speak louder than words and through my actions, I will prove that I am the leader you deserve," said Nichols.
Parents expressed to district leaders that they wanted someone who came from a large school and had experience with safety and handling crises. It's yet to be seen if Dr. Nichols has those qualities, but the Ardrey Kell community has hope for the future.
"We will all rally behind Dr. Nichols," said Gramaglia. "We will give her the support that she needs. We will, you know, once again build a strong community around our new principal."
Parents tell me they are encouraged by Dr. Nichols' efforts to connect with the Ardrey Kell community so early. They already have plans to meet with the new principal in mid-July.
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