Newport News School Board fills vacant seat

January 13, 2020

Maritsa Alger was selected as the new Central District representative for the Newport News School Board. (WYDaily/ Courtesy of Newport News Public Schools)

The Newport News School Board has made an appointment to fill the vacant school board seat on Friday.

Maritsa Alger, a retired elementary school principal from Norfolk Public Schools, will now represent the Central District. Her term ends June 30.

“Alger brings a wealth of education experience to the School Board,” according to a news release from Newport News Public Schools. “During her 32-year career, she served as a teacher, inclusion specialist, building program specialist, assistant principal and principal.”

Alger and fills the seat left by Shelly Simonds, who was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates on Nov. 5.

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Newport News School Board fills vacant seat

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