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2026 Bobbie D’Alessandro Leadership Award Recipient: Dr. Thea Stovell Herndon
Dr. Thea Stovell Herndon, Superintendent of Randolph Public Schools, was honored at the annual WELN…
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Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, originated in 1973, is the only statewide organization dedicated to the unique professional and advocacy concerns of school superintendents and assistant superintendents.
Congratulations to Dr. Thea Stovell Herndon, who was presented with the 2026 of the Bobbie D’Alessandro Leadership Award yesterday at the M.A.S.S. Women’s Educational Leadership Network (WELN) Conference.
Dr. Stovell Herndon is Superintendent of the Randolph Public Schools.
The award is presented annually to a female M.A.S.S. member currently serving as a Superintendent who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in her district and in the association.
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Congratulations to these leaders selected for Superintendent positions next year!
Amesbury: Dr. Stephen Zadravec | bit.ly/4cX6lIG
Easton: Christine (Crissy) Pruitt | bit.ly/4cXcmVL
Masconomet: Heather Galante | bit.ly/4lACjg1
Shrewsbury: Tiffany Ostrander | bit.ly/4uBca4O
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Job Posting: Interim Superintendent – Carlisle Public Schools
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Interim Superintendent – Carlisle Public Schools – M.A.S.S.
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Position Overview The Carlisle School Committee seeks an exceptional Interim Superintendent to serve as the district’s chief executive, instructional leader, and steward of its educational vision fr…
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