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BOSTON (CBS) – There is new voice in the leadership of the Boston Public Schools.

Rahn Dorsey is the first appointee to the cabinet level position of "Chief of Education," which was created by Mayor Martin Walsh.

We met Dorsey at the Jeremiah Burke High School in Dorchester to talk about his new role.

"My position is to be as a trusted advisor to the school system and I am really concerned about having the right strategy, for promoting student excellence," Dorsey said.

Dorsey is a former nonprofit executive and management consultant.

One of the first places he will be looking to reform is Madison Park High School, the city's struggling vocational facility.  Just last month, frustrated students walked out of school when they couldn't even get class schedules.

Dorsey said the current situation is inexcusable and has the attention of the Mayor.

"I am hoping that we will be able to draw on some of our industry leaders as well as some of our instructional leaders when w Patsy Rahn - actress - biography, photo, best movies and TV shows QITY