Recent New Rochelle Interim Superintendent Hired as Newburgh Superintendent of Schools

Written By: Robert Cox

NEWBURGH, NY (May 26, 2022) – Dr. Jackielyn Manning Campbell was named Superintendent of Schools for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District at a special meeting of the Board of Education held Thursday, May 26, 2022.

The district conducted a national search with assistance of executive search firm Hazard, Young, Attea Associates.

Dr. Manning Campbell enjoys long walks and watching her two sons play baseball and basketball games.

Dr. Jackielyn Manning Campbell has a 24-year career in education, mainly in Mount Vernon, New York City, White Plains, and New Rochelle her roles have included teacher, assistant principal, principal, several top administrative posts and a member of the superintendent’s cabinet.

Since December 2020, Dr. Manning Campbell has served as the Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services as well as Acting Superintendent in the New Rochelle City School District.

Dr. Manning Campbell holds a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration, a master’s degree in Elementary Education from Lehman College, and a second master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from Mercy College. She received her doctoral degree in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher College in 2012.

“It is a new day for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. We appreciate the expertise of the national search firm who are experts in this area and helped guide this extensive process. We are thankful to those who participated in the various forums that provided the desired characteristics from which our Board of Education members were able to narrow our focus during the search. We’d also like to express continued thanks to Mr. Ed Forgit and Ms. Onyx Peterson for undertaking additional responsibilities of Interim Superintendent and Acting Deputy Superintendent, respectively during this transitional time. The Board of Education is looking forward to working with Dr. Manning Campbell.” Ms. Carole Mineo, president, NECSD Board of Education 

Dr. Manning Campbell will assume responsibilities on July 1, 2022.