Fowler-Mack had been serving as Chief of Portfolio Planning, Growth & Management for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Author: Meg Hambach Updated: 11:26 AM EDT April 27, 2021 AKRON, Ohio — Akron Public Schools is set to introduce the district's new superintendent Tuesday at a special school board meeting. Christina Fowler-Mack was announced as the new head of the district on Friday. She had been serving as Chief of Portfolio Planning, Growth & Management for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Fowler-Mack had been serving that role since July 2013. The official introduction is expected to come during a midday special school board meeting Tuesday. Fowler-Mack, 55, is the first female superintendent in APS' 174-year history. She will replace Dr. David W. James, who is retiring in June. Dr. James has led the district for 13 years.