Milwaukee’s incoming MPS School Superintendent will focus on improving student achievement

April 17, 2010

: Dr. Gregory Thornton, Milwaukee’s incoming MPS School Superintendent says that he will focus on improving student achievement, creating more efficient and effective district operations, and partnering with parents, businesses and community members when he takes the reins of the state’s largest public school system in July. Local resident Gerard Randall opened his home on East Brown St. earlier this week to welcome Dr. Thornton and his family to Milwaukee, along with local leaders, school board members and educators. Pictured above sharing a candid moment during the event are (l to r) Dr. Thornton’s son Geoffrey, sister-in-law, Cynthia Brown, Dr. Thornton, and Alderman Willie Wade. (Photo by Robert A. Bell).