Ann Blakeney Clark brings a quarter-century of experience in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina to her role as superintendent. Clark’s extensive education background includes serving as principal at elementary, middle and high schools. She has held a variety of teaching and administrative positions in CMS since joining the district. She most recently served as the chief academic officer. She graduated from Davidson College with a B.A. in English and earned a master’s degree in special education from the University of Virginia. Her achievements in education and the community have been widely recognized. She has been named a Broad Superintendent Fellow, Charlotte Women of the Year, the Thomas Jefferson Distinguished Alumnae Award from University of Virginia, National Principal of the Year (1994) and William Friday Fellow and Council for Great City Schools Outstanding Urban Educator Award winner.