CHARLOTTE — Ardrey Kell High School has named a new principal.
Jamie Brooks has been with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools since 1994 and most recently comes from Community House Middle School. She starts Wednesday.
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“Ms. Brooks has demonstrated exceptional leadership during her time in CMS. We would like to thank the Ardrey Kell High School community for partnering with our learning community team in developing the principal profile. She demonstrates the characteristics and attributes they were looking for in their next leader,” Superintendent Earnest Winston said.
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Brooks replaces David Switzer, who was reassigned so CMS could "investigate accusations."
The district has not said what those accusations involve.
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Some students and parents have criticized Switzer for how he handled racial incidents at the school. Other families have rallied behind the former principal.
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