NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Two finalists have been selected in the search for a new superintendent for the New Orleans Public School System. According to NOLA Public Schools, the Orleans Parish School Board named Dr. Sharon Latten-Clark and Dr. Fateama S. Fulmore as finalists after a board meeting on March 25, which followed first-round interviews with three semifinalists. Clark approaches the selection with over 25 years of experience in public education, serving currently as the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education district 2 representative and charter director for Sophie B. Wright High School in New Orleans. She holds a bachelor's and a master's degree from Xavier University, with her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of New Orleans. Louisiana interior designer makes magic with Luke Macfarlane on new show ‘Home is Where The Heart Is’ Fulmore currently sits as the interim superintendent of NOLA Public schools, previously serving as the deputy superintendent. She holds over 20 years of experience in PK-12 education. Fulmore's education includes a bachelor's from Appalachian State University, a master's from Gardner Webb University, an Ed.S. from Grand Canyon University and an Ed.D. from Gwynedd Mercy University. The next steps in the selection process will occur as follows, per NOLA Public Schools officials: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – Public engagement event with finalists at 6 p.m. at Walter L. Cohen High School Wednesday, April 2, 2025 – Special board meeting to conduct final-round interviews and election of superintendent  Thursday, April 17, 2025 – Board business meeting to approve contract for new superintendent. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Two finalists selected in NOLA Public Schools Superintendent search Louisiana interior designer makes magic with Luke Macfarlane on new show 'Home is Where The Heart Is' Jeff Dow named the next head coach of the Southeastern Women's Basketball program GOP rallies behind debt limit hike in Trump tax bill, speedy timeline Metairie crash leaves pedestrian dead ...read more read less