Nataki Pettigrew, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer for Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools, is leaving that position.  According to a news release from Washington Township Schools in Marion County, Dr. Pettigrew will assume the position of Chief Academic and DEI Officer for Washington Township Schools.

“After spending decades immersed in the challenges and opportunities facing our young people, I’m thrilled to join Washington Township Schools, whose vision of creating equitable, affirming, and responsive learning environments impacts every student in our care,” said Dr. Pettigrew in the news release. “I embrace the important responsibility of supporting our students as we strive to empower them to excel academically and socially and to pursue their career goals. I look forward to working alongside the talented administrators and staff of Washington Township Schools as we continue to foster high
expectations of academic excellence.

Nataki Pettigrew was part of a handful of top HSE Schools administrators not given a 2-year extension to their contracts, which had been routine in the past.

Dr. Pettigrew has been the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer for HSE Schools since 2021.  She assumes her new Washington Township post in January.