Dr. Brent Jones was sworn in as interim superintendent of Seattle Public Schools on Monday. Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 9:36 PM PDT May 3, 2021 SEATTLE — Dr. Brent Jones was sworn in as interim superintendent of Seattle Public Schools on Monday. Jones takes over for former Superintendent Denise Juneau, who initially announced she would step down when her contract expires in June, but then resigned two months early on May 1. Juneau’s early departure allows Seattle Public Schools more time for the leadership change and to figure out what learning in the fall will look like, according to the district. Jones joined the Seattle school district back in 2008 and worked as the district's chief officer of equity, partnerships and engagement until joining King County Metro in 2019 as the assistant general manager of strategy and partnerships.