CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Chesterfield County Public Schools has appointed its new superintendent. On Thursday, Jan. 16, school district leaders announced that John. T Murray -- who has been serving as interim superintendent since Aug. 2024 -- will now officially assume the role of superintendent. 8News previously learned that Murray has a lengthy career history within Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving in various roles throughout the years. John Murray, superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools. (Photo: Chesterfield County Public Schools)John T. Murray is appointed superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools on Jan. 16. (Photo: Brad Vassar/8News)John T. Murray is appointed superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools on Jan. 16. (Photo: Brad Vassar/8News)John T. Murray is appointed superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools on Jan. 16. (Photo: Brad Vassar/8News) His most recent role was deputy superintendent. Before that, he was a teacher, assistant principal and principal, alongside other administrative leadership positions. Stage workers at 3 major Central Virginia venues could go on strike Murray's appointment comes after the school district's previous superintendent, Mervin Daughtery, announced his retirement in the spring of 2024 after 50 years with the school district.