Superintendent

Gill-Montague selects Hopkins Academy principal Brian Beck as new superintendent

Posted on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Max Marcus, Greenfield Recorder
Date: 3/25/2020
Link: Complete Article

MONTAGUE — Brian Beck, principal of Hopkins Academy in Hadley, has been chosen to replace Michael Sullivan as superintendent of the Gill-Montague Regional School District. Beck is a Montague resident. Before starting work at Hopkins Academy, he had been principal of Athol High School; before that, he worked at Mohawk Trail Regional School, as assistant… [Read More]

Hatfield names three finalists for schools chief

Posted on Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Scott Merzbach, Hampshire Daily Gazette
Date: 3/17/2020
Link: Complete Article

HATFIELD – The director of special education for the Frontier Regional and Union #38 school districts, along with a Pittsfield principal and a Vermont superintendent, are finalists to become the next superintendent for the Hatfield public schools. The Hatfield School Committee Tuesday announced that it has narrowed a field of 31 applicants to three finalists to… [Read More]

Three finalists announced for Gill-Montague superintendent position

Posted on Thursday, March 12th, 2020 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Max Marcus, Greenfield Recorder
Date: 3/11/2020
Link: Complete Article

MONTAGUE — Three finalists for the Gill-Montague Regional School District’s superintendent position have been announced, and their interviews with the School Committee are scheduled. The finalists are: Brian Beck, principal of Hopkins Academy in Hadley; Karen Ferrandino, director of student services at Frontier Regional and Union 38 school districts; and Mary Jane Rickson, the interim… [Read More]

Holliston’s Jackson named Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year

Posted on Friday, January 10th, 2020 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Cesareo Contreras, Milford Daily News
Date: 1/8/2020
Link: Complete Article

For 33 years, the American Association of School Administrators has recognized one superintendent in each of the 50 states who has displayed exceptional leadership in the areas of education, professional development and community involvement. HOLLISTON – Lauded for his strong leadership skills and commitment to public education, Superintendent Bradford Jackson has been named the Massachusetts… [Read More]

South Hadley names Bonneville interim schools chief

Posted on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Jacquelyn Voghel, Hampshire Daily Gazette
Date: 12/18/2019
Link: Complete Article

SOUTH HADLEY — Former high school principal Diana Bonneville will serve as interim superintendent throughout the remainder of the school year as the district navigates an abrupt leadership change and budget shortfall. Earlier this month, the School Committee unanimously selected Bonneville as the district’s acting superintendent following the sudden retirement of former Superintendent Nicholas Young, who announced… [Read More]

Gill-Montague superintendent announces retirement

Posted on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Max Marcus, Greenfield Recorder
Date: 11/6/2019
Link: Complete Article

Gill-Montague Regional School District Superintendent Michael Sullivan has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2020. Sullivan emphasized that his departure is not related to any dissatisfaction with the Gill-Montague district, but has to do with circumstances of his personal life. “Although this has been my most difficult career decision, I am clear in my heart… [Read More]

Cameron named superintendent of Belchertown schools

Posted on Thursday, May 9th, 2019 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Jacquelyn Voghel, Hampshire Daily Gazette
Date: 5/8/2019
Link: Complete Article

BELCHERTOWN — The Belchertown School Committee voted on Tuesday night to appoint Brian Cameron, the district’s current assistant superintendent and director of Student Support Services, as the next superintendent of Belchertown Public Schools. He succeeds Karol Coffin. Cameron has worked in the district for 13 years, having previously served as the assistant principal and principal… [Read More]

Schools chief Tari Thomas to retire

Posted on Friday, April 26th, 2019 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: David McLellan, Greenfield Recorder
Date: 4/25/2019
Link: Complete Article

ORANGE — After nearly eight years on the job, Superintendent Tari Thomas has announced her retirement. In a letter sent to colleagues last week, Thomas, superintendent of the Orange Elementary Schools, Ralph C. Mahar Regional School and Petersham consolidated school districts, said she is entering her last year in education, and her retirement will be… [Read More]

Belchertown School Chief to Retire

Posted on Friday, January 25th, 2019 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Jacquelyn Voghel, Hampshire Daily Gazette
Date: 1/23/2019
Link: Complete Article

BELCHERTOWN — Belchertown Public Schools Superintendent Karol Coffin plans to retire from the district after this school year, effective June 30. Coffin submitted a letter of intent to retire on Jan. 14 and notified district employees by the following afternoon, according to Michael Knapp, chairman of the Belchertown School Committee. “I’ve had a wonderful experience and… [Read More]

Jackson steps down as Amherst Regional High School principal

Posted on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Gazette Staff, The Gazette
Date: 10/18/2018
Link: Complete Article

AMHERST — After 15 years working in the district, Mark Jackson announced Thursday that he would retire as principal of Amherst Regional High School on Nov. 1. Because he will be using accrued vacation time, Thursday was his last day, according to an email announcement from Superintendent Michael Morris. “Although the timing may seem less… [Read More]