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Southampton School Board Appoints Dr. Fatima Morrell as Next Superintendent Amid Community Outcry

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Dr. Fatima Morrell. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dr. Fatima Morrell. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton School Board Vice President James McKenna explains the superintendent of schools selection process to a large audience at Tuesday's meeting. DOUG KUNTZ

Southampton School Board Vice President James McKenna explains the superintendent of schools selection process to a large audience at Tuesday's meeting. DOUG KUNTZ

Dr. Fatima Morrell and her husband, James, listen to a Board of Education meeting, which centered on her appointment as the next superintendent of schools at the Southampton Union Free School District. DOUG KUNTZ

Dr. Fatima Morrell and her husband, James, listen to a Board of Education meeting, which centered on her appointment as the next superintendent of schools at the Southampton Union Free School District. DOUG KUNTZ

Southampton School Board member Germain Smith speaks about the appointment of Dr. Fatima Morrell as the next superintendent of schools at Tuesday's meeting. DOUG KUNTZ

Southampton School Board member Germain Smith speaks about the appointment of Dr. Fatima Morrell as the next superintendent of schools at Tuesday's meeting. DOUG KUNTZ

Southampton School Board member Germain Smith speaks about the appointment of Dr. Fatima Morrell as the next superintendent of schools at Tuesday's meeting. DOUG KUNTZ

Southampton School Board member Germain Smith speaks about the appointment of Dr. Fatima Morrell as the next superintendent of schools at Tuesday's meeting. DOUG KUNTZ

On behalf of the Parent Teacher Organization, Abby Russell voices her concerns about the appointment of Dr. Fatima Morrell as the next superintendent of schools at the Southampton Union Free School District. DOUG KUNTZ

On behalf of the Parent Teacher Organization, Abby Russell voices her concerns about the appointment of Dr. Fatima Morrell as the next superintendent of schools at the Southampton Union Free School District. DOUG KUNTZ

A parent voices her concerns about the appointment of Dr. Fatima Morrell as the next superintendent of schools at the Southampton Union Free School District. DOUG KUNTZ

A parent voices her concerns about the appointment of Dr. Fatima Morrell as the next superintendent of schools at the Southampton Union Free School District. DOUG KUNTZ

Southampton High School sophomore Noah Kent embraces newly appointed Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fatima Morrell after a heated Board of Education meeting on Tuesday night. SARA MANNINO KENT

Southampton High School sophomore Noah Kent embraces newly appointed Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fatima Morrell after a heated Board of Education meeting on Tuesday night. SARA MANNINO KENT

Dr. Fatima Morrell and her husband, James, listen at the recent Board of Education meeting, which centered on her appointment as the next superintendent of schools at the Southampton Union Free School District. DOUG KUNTZ

Dr. Fatima Morrell and her husband, James, listen at the recent Board of Education meeting, which centered on her appointment as the next superintendent of schools at the Southampton Union Free School District. DOUG KUNTZ

Dr. Fatima Morrell and her husband, James, listen at theBoard of Education meeting, which centered on her appointment as the next superintendent of schools at the Southampton Union Free School District. DOUG KUNTZ

Dr. Fatima Morrell and her husband, James, listen at theBoard of Education meeting, which centered on her appointment as the next superintendent of schools at the Southampton Union Free School District. DOUG KUNTZ

authorMichelle Trauring on Apr 12, 2024
The Southampton Union Free School District made history on Tuesday night when the School Board appointed Dr. Fatima Morrell, a nationally recognized administrator with more than 30 years of educational... more

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