Our Superintendent

Dr. Chris Ballenger
Dr. Chris Ballenger
Superintendent
 
 

As your new superintendent, my mission is to directly impact student achievement and school improvement by fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and innovation.

 

I will LISTEN—through both formal and informal meetings—to students, teachers, parents, administrators, school employees, and community organizations to understand their aspirations for education.

 

I will BUILD TRUST by genuinely listening, understanding the needs of our school community, and involving stakeholders in the decision-making process.

 

I will LEARN by analyzing performance outcomes, reporting results transparently, and using feedback to shape policy and drive meaningful reform.

 

I will SHARE my story, philosophies, and values to foster open dialogue and connection across our district.

 

I will BUILD RELATIONSHIPS with community organizations and businesses to strengthen support for our schools and expand opportunities for students.

 

I will SEEK GUIDANCE by listening to the hopes and dreams of our community and valuing diverse perspectives to guide effective leadership.

 

I will CREATE TEACHER LEADERS by encouraging shared leadership and collaboration throughout the school division.

 

I will DEVELOP an inquiry-based environment that supports continuous growth, learning, and innovation systemwide.

 

I will OPEN MY DOOR to foster a welcoming environment where staff feel empowered to voice their concerns and ideas.

 

I will WORK ALONGSIDE our faculty to show my commitment to their work and our shared mission of educational excellence.

 

I will be FAIR and EQUITABLE in decision-making, carefully evaluating all possible solutions to best serve every student.

 

I will EXPLORE innovative strategies that challenge both students and educators to reach new heights.

 

And above all, I will CHALLENGE our entire school system to become the most effective, innovative, and student-centered educational system in South Carolina.

 

Together, we will create a future where every student thrives.

 

 

MISSION: I am honored to be the new superintendent of Chesterfield County Schools. I look forward to partnering with all stakeholders to ensure that our children are provided the best education possible and to prepare them for life. 
 
I will provide an equitable education by valuing the differences within our community and I will provide resources and support mechanisms to ensure individual student success.

Our students will be afforded a quality education through the enhancement and development of a challenging curriculum.
 
My focus will be to build on our current successes while seeking other opportunities to enrich and amplify opportunities. 
 
I will listen through various platforms to encapsulate the desires of the entire school community which will foster an open and trusting environment.
 
 
VISION:  Driving school improvement, increasing student outcomes, and fostering community partnerships through inspiration, engagement, empowerment, and innovation.
 
 
GOALS:  
  • Build a positive, transparent, and collaborative governance model with theChesterfield County School Board.
  • Listen and Learn from students, faculty, staff, and community members to gain insight on strengths, improvements, and challenges of the school district.
  • Create a strong and supportive environment by valuing the entire Chesterfield County School Community.
  • Listen to understand the core values and expectations of each school community.
  • Evaluate student outcome data, programming, and instructional practices.
  • Review of Current Operations, Instruction, Finance, Human Resources, Operations and Facilities, Student Services & Administration, Child Nutrition, InformationTechnology, Career and Technical Education, Transportation, Federal Programs, School Sites, Safety and Security Plans, Strategic Plan and Progress