She had recently resigned under a cloud of controversy from the Montgomery County School District , in Alabama .
Dr. Carlinda Purcell was hired , with a five - year contract as superintendent in March 2012 .
Carlinda Purcell had recently resigned under a cloud of controversy from the Montgomery County School District , in Alabama .
Dr. Carlinda Purcell was hired , with a five - year contract as superintendent in March 2012 .