There are a number of new teachers in Southborough schools this year, and notably, a number of new principals. Algonquin has a new principal, as do two of the four K-8 schools in town.
Here’s a summary of the changes:
Algonquin
- Thomas Mead joins as principal to replace the retired Ed Gallagher
- New teachers include Melissa Arvanigian (health), Jennifer Boyce and Kenneth Wieder (chemistry), Nancy Hart (math), and Eric Vincent (instrumental music). You can see a profile of Vincent on the Northborough-Southborough Music Association website.
Trottier
- Keith Lavoie was appointed interim principal to replace Linda Murdock who moved to Neary
- Gary Hreschuk, formerly a social studies teacher at Algonuin, joins as assistant principal
- The school has one new teacher, Deborah Manning (special education)
Neary
- Linda Murdock, formerly principal of Trottier, moved over to Neary to replace the retired Joanne Irish.
Woodward
- Kristen Pike joins as the staff as an art teacher
Finn
- Elizabeth Morrissey joins as a special education aide
You can read about other staff changes in the district in this article by the Metrowest Daily News. Assabet is also welcoming a host of new teachers this year.
And don’t forget, Southborough is also looking to fill two school committee vacancies — one on the Southborough School Committee and one on the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee — after the recent resignation of Paul Gaffney.
