William McKersie: taking over from Westport-bound super. Contributed photo
The Town of Weston Board of Education Thursday night appointed Greenwich Schools Superintendent William S. McKersie as the district’s next superintendent of schools.
He succeeds Colleen Palmer who is leaving for the superintendent’s job in Westport. She will replace Superintendent of Schools Elliott Landon, who is retiring next month after 17 years.
McKersie has led the Greenwich schools since 2012.
He takes over a district with 2,400 students compared to almost 9,000 in Greenwich. Both districts rank as among the top districts in the state in national rankings.
On April 26 the Weston Board announced McKersie as the finalist for the position, “subject to a satisfactory site visit, background check, and formal appointment.”
Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei said, “I want to express my gratitude to Dr. McKersie for bringing stability to the Greenwich Public Schools with a passion and commitment for advancing our educational standards and a strategic plan that assures improvement on all levels.
“During his four years as school superintendent, Bill has been an effective partner working with the town in areas of mutual concern. I wish Bill continued success as the Weston Schools Superintendent.”
