New CH-UH Superintendent Holding Meet-And-Greets

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — New Cleveland Heights-University Heights Schools Superintendent Elizabeth Kirby will hold informal meet-and-greets throughout the school district starting in August.

"I am really looking forward to getting out in the community and meeting residents," Kirby said in a statement to Patch. "It's incredibly important to me that I learn what our families wish to see for their children's education and future."

All of the gatherings are free and open to residents and families in Cleveland Heights and University Heights.

• Monday, August 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Dinner Chat with Superintendent Kirby
  • Whole Foods Market (Cedar Center), 13998 Cedar Road
• Thursday, August 8 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. - Coffee Chat with Superintendent Kirby
  • On the Rise, 3471 Fairmount Boulevard
• Tuesday, August 13 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. - Noble Elementary School Playdate
  • Noble Elementary School, 1293 Ardoon Street
• Wednesday, August 14 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. - Boulevard Elementary School Playdate
  • Boulevard Elementary School, 1749 Lee Road

Originally from the Shaker-Buckeye neighborhood, Kirby was previously the Chief of School Strategy and Planning for Chicago Public Schools. Her tenure with the Chicago Public Schools lasted more than two decades.

Kirby was a finalist for both the Shaker Heights Superintendent position and the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Superintendent position. She was hired in CH-UH and will begin work in the district on August 1.