Ardrey Kell Principal Announces Retirement Amid Suspension

One day after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced Ardrey Kell High School Principal Jamie Brooks was suspended with pay, Brooks has informed families she plans to retire. In a letter sent to parents, Brooks wrote, “It is with my deepest sadness that I write to you to share that I have made a decision that is best for me to retire effective June 1.” She did not provide a reason for her decision, and CMS has not disclosed the reason for her suspension. The district confirmed her paid suspension earlier this week but has not released further details.