Being named interim superintendent for Birmingham City Schools comes at a challenging time for Mark A. Sullivan, ED.D., but there are some takeaways that could benefit students, he said.
“We have a committee now to look at how we can buy devices for our students so that [all] can compete with anyone locally and nationally,” said Sullivan on Thursday outside the Board of Education building in downtown Birmingham where he was introduced as the interim.
A native of Birmingham and a product of the city schools, Sullivan has served the system for more than 25 years as an educator and administrator.
Previous to his role as chief of staff, Dr. Sullivan served as Director of Area III, Director of K-8 School Operations, and Interim Assistant Superintendent, and Academic Officer for the system.
After graduating from Woodlawn High School, Sullivan earned his undergraduate degree in elementary education from Alabama Agriculture & Mechanical University, his master’s degree from Alabama State University, and both his educational specialist and educational leadership doctorate degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
