Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell issued the following statement today after the announcement of the selection of Anne Arundel County Public Schools Chief Operating Officer Dr. Bill Heiser as the next superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools:

“Dr. Heiser is a passionate, dedicated, innovative, and thoughtful educational leader who has served Maryland students in three school systems and three other educational settings over the course of his 28-year career. I have absolutely no doubt that he will be a superb leader for the students, families, and staff in Baltimore County and I look forward to continuing to work with him as a colleague in his new role.”