Sturgis Public Schools hiring assistant superintendent

STURGIS — Sturgis Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Nicole Gittinger has retired from the district, with officials looking to hire her replacement by the end of the month.

Superintendent Art Ebert said Gittinger has served the district over the past 15 years as principal at Wall Elementary School, principal at Eastwood Elementary School, and since 2017 as assistant superintendent. She previously served from 2005 to 2009 as a principal at White Pigeon Community Schools.

“Nicole is an engaged member of the Sturgis community, cares deeply for others, and relentlessly advocates for the unique needs of each and every student,” Ebert said. “She will be missed.”

The following position filling process has been set:

• July 1-12: Position posted through noon July 12.
• July 1-13: Phone screening interviews, which will occur as applications are submitted.
• July 16:  Round 1 interviews with a panel of stakeholders.
• July 18: Round 2 interviews with a panel of stakeholders.
• July 22: Special board of education meeting making a recommendation to approve final candidate.

Interested candidates may email Ebert at aebert@sturgisps.org with a letter of interest and a resume.

This article originally appeared on Sturgis Journal: Sturgis Public Schools hiring assistant superintendent