SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The three finalists for Springfield's next superintendent of schools were publicly announced for the first time Wednesday night. Law group calling for Springfield schools superintendent process to start over Rene Sanchez, the Superintendent of the Champlain Valley School District in Vermont. Dr. Sonia Dinnall, the Chief of Family and Community Engagement for the Springfield Public Schools. Kimberly Well, the lead Chief School Officer for the Springfield Public Schools The finalists' names were announced during a meeting of the Ad Hoc Superintendent Selection Advisory Committee. Candidates were evaluated by a separate screening committee made up of community members, with the ultimate decision on who becomes the next superintendent resting with the whole School Committee. They are expected to discuss the candidates during their meeting Thursday night. Local News DAV helps local Veterans connect with VA services Springfield Police Deputy Chief Rupert Daniel begins retirement Nearly 100 violations found in the White Street neighborhood of Springfield Five men from Agawam, Springfield facing drug charges in Vermont 22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts in March 1953. Watch the 22News digital edition on weekdays at 4 p.m.