Kevin Miller is retiring from his position as Superintendent of St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) in December, and RESA’s board has offered the position to Brenda Tenniswood.
Tenniswood’s contract is expected to be approved at the Board’s July meeting, and she is enthusiastic about taking the new position.
She said, “I am honored and humbled to be selected as the next Superintendent of St. Clair County RESA. I look forward to leading the work of RESA and serving our students, families, staff, and communities of St. Clair County. I’m especially grateful to Kevin for his guidance. RESA is strong today because of his leadership over the past six years.”
St. Clair County RESA provides a multitude of educational services around St. Clair County beyond its most recognized role operating St. Clair Technical Education Center (TEC) and Woodland Developmental Center. RESA is also behind Imagination Library, the program that delivers free books to kids ages 0-5, and the Pine River Nature Center near Goodells County Park. RESA is also charters Blue Water Middle College.
Tenniswood has been part of St. Clair County RESA since 2015 when she transitioned from a leadership role in East China School District to Director of Education Services at RESA.
Michael McCartan, RESA Board of Education President, said, “Brenda is a positive and energetic leader. Her warmth, collaborative style, practical approach to problem-solving, and passion for helping students have earned her the respect of RESA’s staff, board, and the districts they serve.”
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
