GEORGETOWN, Del. - Sussex County Vocational Technical School District announced the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Kevin E. Carson, effective Aug. 31, after seven years.
Gary Brittingham, Board of Education President said Carson played a pivotal role “Dr. Carson has played a pivotal role in reinventing and advancing the district’s mission and vision. Under his leadership, the district has undergone significant improvements in curriculum development, organizational structure and financial management, helping to better serve Sussex County students in both the day and adult education programs. Dr. Carson has also been instrumental in securing the funding, planning and development of the new Sussex Technical High School.”
Carson returned to the district in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. He previously served as assistant superintendent from 1988 to 1997 before going on to lead the Woodbridge, Cape Henlopen and Seaford school districts as superintendent.
Despite stepping down from the superintendent role, Dr. Carson will continue working with the district during construction of the new Sussex Technical High School, which is scheduled for completion in September 2027.