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Verletta White speaks out about declined appointment to BCPS Superintendent

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After being denied the position as Baltimore County Schools Superintendent, Verletta White speaks out about the decision.

White was rejected by the State School's Superintendent because of a possible ethics violation. 

RELATED: State Superintendent declines Verletta White's appointment as BCPS Superintendent

She spoke with parents and school leaders about the future of Baltimore County Schools. She told WMAR-2 that while she's disappointed about the board's decision, her main priority is the students.

White also responded to recent comparisons to former Superintendent Dallas Dance and her recent ethics controversy.

ALSO READ: Former Baltimore County superintendent Dallas Dance reports to jail

"I'm my own person. My mother used to sing an old gospel song, may the work I've done speak for me and that's all I can do. I am so grateful that the people who have worked with me and even those who have followed my work over the years and they know that my work speaks for me," said White. "I didn't seek out that opportunity they sought me out. So I didn't intend to use the prestige of my office in the way that is written there. I'm just glad to release the report and release all the mystery around that."

White will be the Interim Superintendent through the end of the school year.