Kamela Patton, former CCPS superintendent. (CREDIT: WINK News) Collier County Public Schools will soon begin searching for a replacement for the superintendent. Kamela Patton announced her plan to resign next school year. Patton helmed CCPS for 11 years. It was good times and bad times. The good start with leading the district to an A grade. The bad? Navigating through a pandemic. “It’s going to be interesting because we obviously have big shoes to fill,” said Jen Mitchell, chair of the Collier County School Board. “What she has been able to do for the school district in 11 years has just been monumental so it’s not a process that we are going to take lightly.” Mitchell said picking the next superintendent will be a joint effort between the community and the board. “Prior to her getting here they went through 4 or 5 superintendents so the stability she’s brought along with her ability to implement her vision has been amazing in the community, the entire community, just not the school community. the entire community has benefited,” Mitchell said. Patton has another year to help push children to new heights. Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.