Former Durham Superintendent to Head Wake Education Partnership

Ann Denlinger will assume the leadership role at the organization's new president on May 1.

“Throughout my 40-year career, my only purpose, whether as a teacher or a superintendent, was to provide all students with a top-quality education. I believe the experience and insights I bring from my 15 years as a superintendent will be a great benefit to Wake Ed and to the community,” Denlinger said.

During Denlinger's tenure in the Durham schools, student achievement improved on measures including end-of-grade tests, SAT scores and dropout rates.

“Ann is well-qualified to lead Wake Education Partnership by virtue of her demonstrated experience as a powerful leader in education,” said John McKinney, chair of the Partnership’s board of directors. “But what makes Ann such a great fit for Wake Ed is her dedication to improving our community and the lives of our students through excellent public education.”

Denlinger recently worked as a senior associate at the Schlechty Center for Leadership and School Reform, helping teachers, administrators, superintendents, school board members and community leaders improve public schools throughout the United States.