Superintendent

Welcome

Kent ISD is an education service agency serving more than 108,000 students and their families in 20 public school districts, 23 public school academies and the Christian and Catholic schools in our region.

Our goal is to create economies of scale by providing services to all, so no individual district is required to bear the entire burden of expense.We also are working to consolidate services, create new efficiencies and help districts direct more money to the classroom.

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Our Superintendent

Superintendent, Ron Gorman

In June 2022, Dr. Ron Gorman was hired as Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services for Kent ISD following 25 years serving Grand Rapids Public Schools as a classroom teacher, principal, instructional leader, administrator and interim superintendent.

As assistant superintendent, he oversaw a large portion of Kent ISD including Early Childhood, Secondary Programs and Teaching and Learning. He also implemented and co-facilitated the Student Leadership Community.

Dr. Gorman was named Superintendent of Kent ISD starting in July 2024 after the retirement of Ron Koehler.

VISION:

Building thriving communities through meaningful partnerships and equitable educational opportunities for all learners.

MISSION:

Kent ISD partners with our schools and communities providing enhanced and equitable opportunities to enrich the experiences and achievements of our learners.