NYC Schools Chancellor Farina mourns passing of Deputy Chancellor Grimm
New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina issued a statement on Wednesday mourning the passing of Deputy Schools Chancellor Kathleen Grimm, a long-time top school official.
Grimm was 68. She recently announced her retirement as head of the Department of Education’s Division of Operations, where she was in charge of the School Construction Authority, which designs, builds and modernizes school buildings. She also oversaw technology, school transportation, safety, food service and other matters.
“The Department of Education has lost a remarkable leader and a champion for all of our students—and I have lost a friend and mentor, whose spirit will continue to guide me personally and professionally,” Chancellor Farina said.