Middletown City Schools announce female superintendent for 1st time in district’s history

MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown City School District Board of Education has announced its new superintendent, according to a spokesperson.

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Assistant Superintendent Deborah Houser will be the first woman to lead Middletown Schools full-time in in the district’s 170-year history.

“My goal as Superintendent is to ensure that the district doesn’t miss a beat. I look forward to continuing to serve the amazing Middie community while guaranteeing the new strategic vision comes alive,” Houser said.

She has spent the last 15 years with Middletown Schools, including her recent role as Assistant Superintendent, a new position created in 2021, a spokesperson said.

“In Deb we not only have a known dynamic leader, we have a builder,” said Chris Urso, MCSD BOE President. “The staff and students know her, and she offers continuity for MCSD. We feel confident that the future of MCSD is in good hands.”