As we approach the end of the school year, we want to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate the Massachusetts Superintendents who will retire soon or have retired over the past year. We wish them a retirement full of new challenges and adventures, along with some well-deserved rest and reflection. We are grateful for their service to students, families, and staff in communities across the Commonwealth.
We asked the retirees what they will miss most about serving as Superintendent. Here are some of their responses…
“I will most miss connecting with students when they are excited about what they are learning, the feeling of pride when I see them performing, and interacting with my longtime, valued colleagues.”
Joseph M. Sawyer, Ed.D.
Shrewsbury Public Schools
“Calling snow days. (Just kidding!) I will miss impacting the lives of students.”
Linda Dwight, Ed.D.
Harvard Public Schools
“I really enjoy the people that I work with at all levels of the district and will miss the daily conversations, collaboration, and problem solving with them to meet the needs of our students.”
Frank Tiano, Ed.D.
Ludlow Public Schools
“I will miss the people and relationships that I have formed while doing good and hard work.”
Elizabeth McAndrews
Amesbury Public Schools
“I will truly miss the people and connections. It has been an honor to serve such an exceptional community of dedicated professionals, talented students, supportive families and community partners, and inspiring colleagues.”
Lisha Cabral, Ed.D.
Easton Public Schools
“I will deeply miss the beautiful noise of our students, the never-ending energy in our schools, and so many educators, colleagues, and families who turned the profession into a labor of love. It has been the honor of a lifetime to watch our students grow and succeed and to be a small part of so many big journeys right here in my own hometown.”
Brenda Theriault-Regan
Tewksbury Public Schools
“I will miss students and staff and the energy they bring every day.”
Jim O’Shea
Carlisle Public Schools
“I will miss most working with the most talented and caring school staff I have ever known. I have also been blessed to create lasting relationships with our dedicated students and their families who have provided me with the inspiration for my daily work.”
Richard M. Smith, Ed.D.
Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools
Congratulations to other retiring or retired Superintendents:
Joseph F. Baeta, Ed.D.
Stoughton Public Schools
Scott Carpenter, Ed.D.
Monomoy Regional School District
Elizabeth Chamberland, Ed.D.
Auburn Public Schools
Kelly Clenchy, Ed.D.
Littleton Public Schools
Alan Cron, Ed.D.
Rockland Public Schools
Matt D’Andrea
Wareham Public Schools
Susan Kustka, Ed.D.
Holliston Public Schools
John Lavoie
Greater Lawrence Technical School
Ben Lummis
Gloucester Public Schools
Alex Magalhaes, Ed.D.
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District
Jim O’Shea
Carlisle Public Schools
Gordon Smith
East Longmeadow Public Schools
