He has vowed to help facilitate a smooth transition for his successor. The process for landing a qualified superintendent can be very competitive, and Caruso noted it'slikely that the candidates who applied for the Marlborough position have also applied for positions in other districts as well. College of the Desert Superintendent/President Martha Garcia has been named one of five finalists for the top job at Mt. We cover a wide variety of breaking news, municipal issues, human interest features and sports stories. Committee members must commit to keep the proceedings completely confidential.". All Rights Reserved. WebAfter nationwide recruitment and consideration of candidates, the Eugene School Board has narrowed the field to four finalist candidates. ATHOL The field of candidates to succeed current Athol Royalston Regional School District Superintendent Darcy Fernandes has been winnowed to four finalists. NORTHFIELD Residents of all four Pioneer Valley Regional School District towns will California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Dr. Charles Grandson, Chief Equity and Strategy Officer for Boston Public Schools, Dr. Sonya Somerville Harrison, Assistant Superintendent for School District of Philadelphia, Dr. Rachel Monrrez, Deputy Superintendent for San Bernardino City Unified School District, Dr. Malika Savoy-Brooks, Chief Academic Support Officer for School District of Philadelphia. We hope that the people that attended (the public forums) will stay and attend the interviews, Burke said, and they can let the full committee know if they are leaning strongly toward one candidate or another.. Gardners interview will begin at 6 and run until 6:45 and Kennedys interview will go from 7 to 7:45. He spent most of his prior career in various teaching and administrative roles in southern California, including a stint as principal of John Muir High School in Pasadena from 2012-17. var sellablestring3 = "STAFF PHOTO"; Finalists will be announced on Feb. 28 at the latest. Dr. Nolin was selected by a unanimous vote of the School Committee, who emphasized her commitment to data-driven outcomes for students, collaboration with families and community partners, and serving as the lead teacher of a learning organization. 0000027486 00000 n Brand earned Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Western Ontario, a Master of Education degree from the University of Toronto, and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Bath (U.K.) School of Education. San Antonio College. Iton Udosenata, Assistant Superintendent, Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Superintendent Finalist Candidates Selected. For Burncoat parent Tiffany Adams-Nortey, theres a lot to consider when looking at a candidate. Prior to the Natick Superintendency, she served as Naticks Interim Superintendent and as the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. Community Forum with Anna Nolin - February 15, (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AE4Qr93pUm-FwmXVar_5q33TfmtolyZz/view?usp=share_link), FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2023, Tamika Olszewski School Committee Chairolszewskit@newton.k12.ma.us, Newton Public Schools Announces Superintendent FinalistsSearch Committee Recommends Three Finalists for Consideration. As mayor, she has the power to appoint School Committee members, a system she has pledged to make more democratic by allowing some seats on the committee to return to var photocredit = photocredit.toUpperCase(); Gardner, the superintendent of Palmer Public Schools since 2016, has experience at Turners Falls from 2011 to 2013 and Southbridge Public Schools from 2013 to 2015. Feedback from the visits was collected and reviewed by the committee prior to their final selection. According to Edwards, students and staff members considerRoberts Morandi "a pre-active problem solver" who writes "grants, grants, grants.". 2023 www.telegram.com. The numerous accomplishments and initiatives David has overseen in his tenure, have helped to cement Newtons status as a leader among peers. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Copy LinkEmailFacebook. In addition, she is an experienced graduate instructor in educational leadership and instructional leadership, serving in the doctoral program collaboration between the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents and Boston College. The Greene County Board of Education has scheduled interviews for the six finalists in the school systems superintendent search which began February 18, 2019, when the board engaged the consultant services of the Alabama Association of School Boards. The committee members will be named at a March 16 special School Committee meeting. Sutton replaces Angela Bain, who is retiring on June 30. Admission is $5 ($20 max per family) for both events. "She can't get here fast enough.". On behalf of the Newton School Committee, I would like to thank the members of the search committee for the many hours they have devoted to reviewing community feedback, creating the profile of the desired candidate, participating in the initial screening process, and interviewing the semi-finalist candidates, said Tamika Olszewski, Newton School Committee chair and co-chair of the Newton Superintendent Search Committee. Mary Murphy has worked in the Marlborough Schools since 2003, working as a principal prior to her current assistant superintendent role. 0000010139 00000 n var sellablestring4 = "STAFF FILE PHOTO"; We didnt want to have an interim superintendent, we know that we have a really good thing going on here, we have a good reputation, and we are ahead of the curve in many ways," he said. WebAfter nationwide recruitment and consideration of candidates, the Eugene School Board has narrowed the field to four finalist candidates. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. A hallmark of past superintendent searches has been the racial diversity of those who make it to the final round. The Community Advocate is an independently owned newspaper with a legacy of over 40 years serving the communities of Westborough, Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Southborough and Grafton. Supervisory Union and as principal at Blue Mountain Union School District and Sutton School in Vermont Her values as a data-driven leader focused on improving outcomes for all students align perfectly with the mission of the Newton Public Schools, said Tamika Olszewski, Chair of the Newton School Committee. McKinney ISD named Shawn Pratt as the lone finalist for superintendent on Tuesday, during the McKinney ISD Board of Trustees monthly meeting. McKinney ISD named Shawn Pratt as the lone finalist for superintendent on Tuesday, during the McKinney ISD Board of Trustees monthly meeting. He also received a bachelors degree in health sciences from Boston University. 1Three candidates for Tumwater School District superintendent will visit the district next week, after the names of the finalists were announced on Monday. 0000063562 00000 n SUTTON Superintendent of Sutton schools Ted Friend announced at the school committee meeting Monday night that three candidates have emerged as finalists We have four high-quality candidates, and we hope that by the end of the week we will have a new superintendent.. Dates and timelines are forthcoming and will be posted on the search webpage. In 2010, he moved to Selah to take over as principal at the high school. Mark Brantley, Head of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), has publicly congratulated Commissioner of Police in the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, Mr. James Sutton, on his ascension to that office. The Newton School Committee has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to provide consulting services for the superintendent search. He is responsible for a 102.9M budget, and collaborated with the community and school leaders to open one of the Commonwealths first Triple Net Zero elementary schools. The Middle School Celebration of the Arts will take place May 18 at the middle-high school auditorium. Northborough candidates talk policies, positions in forum, Sen. Elizabeth Warren visits Brilla Coffee in Northborough, Marlborough City Council rejects permit for All Fur Love, Dual language program kicks off in Hudson after COVID-19 delay, Freshman Miele leads Marlborough girls into state tournament, Marlborough police seek identity of men related to stolen credit card. After thorough discussion and review, the search committee voted to recommend three candidates for further consideration by the Newton School Committee. Clockwise from top left: Finalists for the job of superintendent of Central Valley School District are Oscar Harris, Tavis Peterson, John Parker and Troy Tornow. 0000070644 00000 n Prior to joining New Bedford, he served as the superintendent of the Randolph, MA School District and in Washington D.C. as an Assistant Superintendent. She was previously principal at both the Whitcomb and Jaworek schools, and has worked for Marlborough Public Schools since 2003. Wake County school board chairman Keith Sutton has been hired to be the interim superintendent of Warren County Schools. SUDBURY, MAThe Sudbury School Committee had hoped to have a new superintendent named for the K-8 Sudbury Public Schools by late March, and it looks like the process is on track for just that. Dr. Nolin has spent nearly 20 years in the Natick Public Schools, first serving as assistant principal and principal of Wilson Middle School and then assuming the position of Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning. 10:42 AM | Tuesday, February 28, 2023. From 2015 -19, Parker served as an area superintendent with responsibility for about 8,000 students. For Advertising Inquiries: [emailprotected], For editorial inquiries:[emailprotected]. Community Forum with Thomas Anderson - February 16, School Committee Interview Thomas Anderson - Feb 16, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). After 18 years as Kalama School Districts superintendent, Jim Sutton is retiring from public education at the end of this There will be a variety of opportunities for community feedback after finalist selections and prior to a vote on the interim appointment. It will be composed of: "This important task will require Screening Committee members to commit to the following meeting schedule," the committee said. [Newton, MA] - The Newton School Committee voted on Friday morning to select Dr. Anna Nolin as the next Superintendent of the Newton Public Schools. Each year, Mr. Rittel introduces a theme (an area of emphasis) for the district. Details on the process and the feedback received can be found here: Candidate Bios (short)Thomas Anderson, Superintendent, New Bedford Public SchoolsMr. With an enrollment of more than 14,000, Central Valley is the second-largest district in Spokane County. 0000001456 00000 n In 2011, Peterson moved to the same position at Outlook Elementary School, also in the Sunnyside district. Get breaking news delivered to your inbox as it happens. Fernandes is leaving the district at the conclusion of the current school year due to the failure to reach agreement with the committee on a contract extension. One works in California, two in Philadelphia and the other in Boston. DirtFish is saddened to hear of the passing of David Sutton, who has died at the age of 81. Mr. Jolicoeur had extensive experience in higher education (Quinsigamond Community College) and in the business world and management consulting prior to beginning his work in the Sutton Public Schools as the Business Manager and then Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Finance and Operations (1998-2005). Sippel is manager of instruction and school leadership for Worcester Public Schools, a position he started in 2020.