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As expected, Dr. Monica Golston who has been in the position of Interim CEO of the Prince George’s County Public Schools, and as many would say has been doing a magnificent job will now take the helm and will have the title as Permanent CEO of Prince George’s County Schools
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks made the announcement at a news conference shortly after noon.
ANGELA ALSOBROOKS: Dr. Monica Goldson “a clear-cut choice and a very easy decision.” Goldson “a daughter of Prince George’s County” who has been in the school system for 40 years, since she was a student at Barnaby Manor Elementary School. She also went to John Hanson Junior High School and Potomac High School. She has also been a teacher at Suitland High School and principal at Frederick Douglass and Henry Wise high schools. Her children are also students in the system. This broad experience gives Goldson “a 360-degree view of our system,” “She has a complete and comprehensive understanding of our school system.”
Prince George’s County is Maryland’s second-largest school system. Dr. Goldson will have oversight of PGCPS’ 208 schools and centers, more than 130,000 students and nearly 19,000 employees.
