Greetings from Superintendent Walters

On July 27, 2022, the Board of Directors of the School District of Pittsburgh unanimously approved my appointment as Superintendent. I humbly accepted the appointment committing to leadership, collaboration, and service to our students, staff, families, and community partners. As a thirty-plus-year veteran of this school district, I am proud to serve as Superintendent of the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

The ultimate goal of our work is to improve student outcomes and their experiences Our methods for attaining this goal however are varied. Primary among them is to query, listen, reflect, communicate and seek to understand the voices of key stakeholders. Specifically, our students, staff, families, community partners, and researchers will shape the development and delivery of an aligned and equitable construct for robust, innovative, empowering, and joyful educational experiences for all students. This feedback will inform the design of a new strategic plan

I feel fortunate to enter this space with over three decades of familiarity and affection for the City of Pittsburgh We have always been a city eager to invest in our children My desire is to engage current and cultivate potential partners to create synergy, alignment, and coherence around additional supports and resources to advance our work in becoming a premier school district rooted in excellence, equity, and efficiency

My belief in and commitment to our District is unwavering. I am unapologetically student first and remain steadfast to the motto I have shared with countless students and staff over the years, “Nothing in life is so complicated, that it cannot be achieved by discipline and hard work.” I look forward to the challenge and journey of creating a brighter future, evidenced by outcomes, for the children and families we serve!

Yours In Service