Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week across the district. I want to highlight several recognitions we received this week. The first is that the 2023-24 Boston Globe Holmes Award for overall excellence in high school athletics… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/17/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/10/25
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week across the district. The news of the PowerSchool data breach affecting thousands of school districts across the nation was extremely concerning. We need to have full confidence in the security… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/10/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/3/25
Dear Colleagues, Happy New Year! I hope you each had a restful winter recess and a seamless return to our two-day week as we begin 2025! As we move closer to the midpoint of our school year, I want to… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/3/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/20/24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. As I write this message, I’m looking at snow continuing to fall, which I have to admit, brings a beauty and excitement that transports me back to my youth. As… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/20/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/13/24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I wanted to thank WPS METCO Director Stephanie Holland and her peers, for hosting another powerful METCO Director’s Association Conference last week. This year’s conference was spread across two days,… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/13/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/6/24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. It was certainly a busy one! I want to start by thanking Assistant Superintendent Sandy Trach and our Teaching and Learning team for their work to facilitate our professional learning… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/6/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/22/24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I know this is likely a busy weekend with preparations for Thanksgiving next Thursday. If you are a football fan, there is a chance to see two great teams in… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/22/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/15/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. (I know that four-day weeks often feel more frenetic in their pace!) On Wednesday night, the Wellesley Education Foundation hosted its annual spelling bee, which is not only an important fund-raiser… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/15/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/8/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. For the past few days, I’ve been attending the annual superintendent/school committee conference in Hyannis. As you might imagine, everyone has been trying to process and make meaning of Tuesday’s election… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/8/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/1/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. Earlier today, I shared a message with our community and staff with regard to the election on Tuesday. I stressed the importance of using the election as a teachable moment to… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/1/24