Six finalists named for Hermantown school chief

Six finalists have been chosen for the Hermantown school district superintendent position.
The candidate will replace Brad Johnson, who has taken the Hibbing school district superintendent position. Finalists include: Kimberly Belcastro, superintendent of Wrenshall schools; Kerry Juntunen, principal of Hermantown Middle School; John Muenich, principal of Hermantown High School; Alexis Leitgeb, superintendent of Ely schools; Beth Schwarz, superintendent of the Cook County school district; and James Wagner, superintendent of Kimball (Minn.) area schools.
The group was picked from a pool of 15 applicants. Public interviews of the candidates will begin at 1 p.m. June 13 in the district boardroom, 4307 Ugstad Road.