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AUGUSTA – Christopher Howell, superintendent of Maine Regional School Unit 14, has been named Superintendent of the Year by the Maine Department of Education and Maine School Superintendent’s Association.
RSU 14 comprises Windham and Raymond. Howell has worked in the district for 23 years, and was assistant superintendent before being named superintendent in 2019. He has also been a teacher, the middle school assistant principal, director of curriculum, and principal at Manchester Elementary School in North Windham and at Windham High School.
“Without question, Chris Howell leads his district with the highest level of integrity, educational vision and organizational understanding,” the department of education said in a news release. “He exudes kindness and a calm, centered approach, characteristics that have served to create a remarkably healthy climate and culture across all schools and programs he works with. By fostering and strengthening positive relationships with town officials and outside organizations, his role as a school leader is far reaching and supportive of healthy communities where all can thrive.”
Howell has a “unique and centered style” that elevates those in the organization and community to bring the model of shared decision making to fruition, it said. “In his role as superintendent, he has been able to work collaboratively with colleagues and local officials to advance critically important work that will have positive and lasting impacts for thousands of learners.’
Howell and his wife, Nicole, have three children, Caleb, Aaron and Nate.
PHOTO: Christopher Howell (Submitted photo)
