ORCSD Interim Superintendent Candidates Selected

The ORCSD Board announced Michelle A. Langa and Leon Levesque as the final two candidates for the interim superintendent position.

The Board has called a special meeting for Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 2:30pm at the high school (room C-124). The agenda:

1. Call to Order
2. Closed Session RSA 91-A:3 II(b) (2:30 pm)
3. Public Interviews (3:00 and 3:30pm)
   • Michelle Langa (short bio - reprinted below)
   • Leon Levesque (short bio - reprinted below)
4. Action Item - Vote on Interim Superintendent
5. Adjournment

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Michelle A. Langa

Professional Experience:

Superintendent of Schools, 2006-2010
SAU 61 Farmington-Middleton, NH

Curriculum Coordinator, 2005 – 2006
Farmington School District, Farmington, NH

Assistant Superintendent of Schools/Director of Pupil Personnel Services, 1999-2004
SAU 50 Greenland, New Castle, Newington, Rye, NH

Director of Special Education, 1997-1999
Hampton School District, Hampton, NH

Consultant, 1990-1997
New Hampshire and New York

Adjunct Faculty Member, 1996-1997
St. Joseph's College, Patchogue, NY

Executive Director, 1987-1990
The Early Intervention Network of New Hampshire, Concord, NH

Executive Director, 1984-1987
The Richie McFarland Children's Center, Stratham, NH

Executive Director, 1981-1984
Spring Garden Children's Center, Easton, PA

Program Director, 1976-1979
Carroll County Mental Health, North Conway, NH

Resource Room Teacher, 1973-1976
Kennett High School, Conway, NH

Certifications:

New Hampshire Certifications: Superintendent of Schools, Principal
New York Certification: School District Administrator (Permanent)

Education:

C.A.S. in Educational Administration, Hofstra University, May 1994
Master of Public Administration, Lehigh University, May 1981
Bachelor of Science, Special Education, Bridgewater State College, May 1973

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Leon Levesque

Professional Experience:

Superintendent of Schools, 1998- 2011 (December)
Lewiston School Department, Lewiston, ME

Superintendent of Schools, 1993-1998
MSAD 16, Hallowell, ME

Assistant Superintendent of Schools, 1988-1993
MSAD 52, Turner, ME

Principal, 1982-1988
Mt. Abram High School, Kingfield, ME

Assistant Principal, 1978-1982
Messalonskee High School, MSAD 47, Oakland, ME

Teacher of English, 1973-1978
Messalonskee High School, MSAD 47, Oakland, ME

Teacher of English and French, 1971-1973
Windsor Jr/Sr High Schol, Windsor, CO

Military Service:

United States Army, 1968-1970

Education:

Certificate of Advanced Study in Education, University of Maine, Orono, ME
Masters English, University of Northern Colorado, Greely, CO
Bachelor of Arts, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada