Daniels selected to be next District 191 superintendent

During a special meeting on May 7, the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 Board of Education unanimously selected Dr. Latanya Daniels as its preferred candidate for superintendent.

Daniels currently serves as the assistant superintendent for Richfield Public Schools. Her experience also includes time as principal at Richfield High School and Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis, as well as experience as a middle school math teacher and as a school success program assistant. She holds an educational doctorate degree and masters of education degree from the University of St. Thomas. 

“We believe Dr. Daniels has the qualifications and skills needed and wanted by the School Board and our community to lead District 191,” said Board Chair Anna Werb. “With her focus on collaboration, data-driven outcomes, community, student, staff and family partnerships, we are excited to have her as our new superintendent. She is committed to moving the District forward, and we look forward to working with her.”

Dr. Daniels stated, “Education has been a cornerstone of my life, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to lead this district as its next superintendent. My vision is rooted in the belief that every student deserves a high-quality education, filled with opportunities to dream big and achieve their fullest potential. I look forward to partnering with each of you to build upon our successes and blaze new paths for our students to thrive!”

The Board will be conducting negotiations with Dr. Daniels and a contract is expected to be approved at its May 22 meeting. The pending start date for the new superintendent will be July 1, 2025.