Richard Carranza Sends Farewell Letter On Last Day As NYC Schools Chancellor: 'It Has Been The Honor Of A Lifetime'

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Friday marked Richard Carranza's last day as New York City schools chancellor.

He left his colleagues with a touching note reflecting on the past three years.

He called them his "extended family" and says he will take many experiences with him.

• Click here to read the letter.

Carranza announced in February he would be stepping down due to personal reasons. He says he lost 11 family members and close friends to COVID-19.

Meisha Ross Porter will take over the position, becoming the first African-American woman to serve as the city's chancellor.

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