Kamar Samuels
New York City Schools Chancellor
Kamar Samuels is a Jamaican-American educator who has served as the chancellor of New York City Public Schools since January 1, 2026. Before becoming chancellor, he served as superintendent for Manhattan's District 3 and Brooklyn's District 13.
As chancellor, Samuels leads the nation's largest school district. In 2024–25, New York City Public Schools reported 906,248 students in the city school system, and 148,089 students enrolled in charter schools. The system's adopted budget for fiscal year 2026 was $42.8 billion.
Early life and education
Samuels was born in Jamaica and attended Jamaica College before continuing his education in New York City. He moved to New York City at age 16. He studied accounting at Baruch College and previously worked in finance, including as a finance manager at the National Basketball Association. Samuels earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Baruch College, and a Master of Science in Childhood Education from Lehman College.
Career
Samuels entered the school system through the NYC Teaching Fellows program and began his education career as an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, including at P.S. 41 (Gun Hill Road School) and P.S./M.S. 194.
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