Check out the latest issue of “Supe Scoop” for important news about M.A.S.S. and PK-12 education in Massachusetts.
In this edition…
💲 Charter school reimbursement funding restored
💬 Spotlight: Dr. Thea Stovell Herndon
🏆 Award for Dr. Mary Bourque
🧭 New Vision, Mission, Values
🤝 M.A.S.S. Superintendent Support Network
➕ … and more!
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🚀 1st Annual Seminar for Aspiring Assistant Superintendents
Thinking about taking the next step in your leadership journey?
Join M.A.S.S. this fall and winter for a three-part, in-person seminar designed for educators considering the Assistant Superintendent role.
Gain insight into:
✅ The roles and responsibilities of Assistant Superintendents
✅ How to find the right-fit district
✅ Interview strategies and what search committees are looking for
📍 Location: Assabet Valley Collaborative, Marlborough, MA
💵 Cost: $250 (all three sessions)
📅 Dates:
Nov. 19, 2025
Dec. 10, 2025
Jan. 21, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (all sessions)
Don’t miss this chance to learn from experienced leaders and prepare for your next step!
👉 Learn More and Register - www.massupt.org/aspiring-assistantsuperintendent/#!form/AspiringAsstSupt2025
Joe Sawyer has announced his plans to retire from the Shrewsbury Public Schools at the end of the school year, after 17 years as Superintendent and 29 years in the district. Joe has been active in M.A.S.S. for many years, including work on the Legislative Committee and professional development planning. Congratulations!
Community Advocate story:
Joseph Sawyer, longtime Shrewsbury superintendent, to retire at end of school year
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SHREWSBURY – After almost 29 years as part of Shrewsbury Public Schools, Superintendent Joseph Sawyer is stepping down.
🎙️ Our latest Superintendent Spotlight profile features Dr. Thea Stovell Herndon, who is in her eighth year as Superintendent of the Randolph Public Schools
💡 Dr. Stovell Herndon reflects on the ways she has grown as a district leader and credits that growth to two main factors: learning on the job, including valuable lessons from mistakes and missteps; and professional learning with her colleagues, through M.A.S.S. and other support networks.
📖 She also highlights some of her team’s proudest accomplishments, including the new North Randolph Elementary School and a five-year Literacy Action Plan that has significantly increased literacy proficiency.
💻 Read the profile: bit.ly/3J4RHm7
Last night, the Cambridge School Committee voted to appoint David G. Murphy as the permanent Superintendent of Cambridge Public Schools. David has been serving as Interim Superintendent of the district since July 2024. Congratulations!
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