Stephenson reflects on resignation as Montrose schools chief

Stephenson addresses the community

Dr. Carrie Stephenson has resigned as superintendent of the Montrose County School District and written an open letter reflecting on the end of her service.

Stephenson wrote that she did not imagine her time with the district would end this way. The letter addresses the community directly and focuses on her departure from the superintendent’s position.

What the letter says

Stephenson’s central message is that the conclusion of her service was unexpected.

The statement offers Stephenson’s reflection on the resignation rather than announcing a new district policy or election-related action.

District leadership

Stephenson’s resignation leaves the Montrose County School District facing its next steps for superintendent leadership. The district’s public actions concerning that transition will determine what comes next for the position.

The letter gives the community Stephenson’s perspective on her departure. It does not change the district’s role in handling the superintendent position.