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Medfield Public Schools Hires Christine Power as Director of Instruction and Innovation

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Medfield Public Schools
Jeffrey J. Marsden, Superintendent
459 Main St., Unit 3,
Medfield, MA 02052

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Medfield Public Schools Hires Christine Power as Director of Instruction and Innovation

MEDFIELD — Superintendent Jeffrey Marsden is pleased to announce that Christine Power has been hired as the district’s new Director of Instruction and Innovation.

In this role, Power will work directly with the district’s faculty and administrators to focus and reflect on curriculum development and teacher practice. This will include evaluating how assessments in the district impact curriculum and exploring meaningful initiatives for teacher professional development.

“The Director of Instruction and Innovation position has been open for the last year so we’re pleased to welcome Christine and the experience she brings into this important role,” Superintendent Marsden said. “Bringing innovation into curriculum is important in order for our district to keep up with the constantly changing environment of education.”

Power’s work in instruction and innovation will be uniquely informed by the 10 years she previously spent at Medfield High School, from 1997 to 2007, as a social studies teacher.

Prior to returning to Medfield, Power was the Director of Practicum Partnerships and Professional Development at Boston College’s Lynch School of Education where she worked with pre-service and in-service PK-12 teachers to improve their practice.

“Through my previous position at Medfield High School, I know that I love the K-12 environment and the Medfield district,” Power said. “Since I’ve returned, I’ve been able to see Medfield’s increased focus on innovation and the expanded opportunities for teachers to think beyond what has been considered traditional curriculum and instruction. I was excited to be given the opportunity to return and make a difference and I hope to help the district build upon all the great initiatives I’ve seen since my return.”

Power has served on the boards of the Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and the New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO). She participated in numerous Department of Elementary and Secondary Education task forces and presented at several national and regional conferences on the topic of teacher development and assessment.

Power holds a Master of Education in Learning and Teaching from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and is a PhD Candidate at Boston College with a focus in Curriculum and Instruction.

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King Philip Regional School District Hires New Assistant Principals for High School, Middle School

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

King Philip Regional School District Hires New Assistant Principals for High School, Middle School

NORFOLK — Superintendent Paul Zinni is pleased to announce that Meaghan Sullivan has been hired as the new King Philip Regional High School Assistant Principal and Kyle Alves was hired as the new King Philip Regional Middle School Assistant Principal.

For the last eight years, Sullivan worked at Framingham High School as a math teacher and was named the interim vice principal for the second half of last year. She also served as the curriculum coordinator for Algebra 1 and Calculus for several years.

As the interim vice principal, Sullivan oversaw the freshmen class of 600 students and completed other administrative responsibilities.

While at Framingham High School, Sullivan served as a member of the school council, mentored several new teachers, co-chaired a committee for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and supervised a full practicum student-teacher.

Sullivan also created and implemented a student-athlete support program. The program was designed to help student-athletes meet eligibility requirements to remain eligible through all seasons. As the director of the program, Sullivan served as a liaison between the student and their parents, teachers, coaches and the school guidance counselors to assist the student in completing their work and managing their time.

“I look forward to getting to know the students and staff at King Philip Regional High School and am excited to get into the classrooms to see all of the great work that is being done,” Sullivan said. “I plan to bring my passion for teaching and my desire to help students advance and achieve to my new administrative role.”

Sullivan is a native of Medfield and attended Saint Anselm College where she received her bachelor’s degree in math and secondary education. She also holds a Master of Education with a concentration in math from Framingham State University, and a post-master’s certificate in educational leadership from the University of New England.

Alves began his career as an English teacher for eight years at Somerset High School. He has spent the past 13 years in various administrative roles, including assistant principal at Somerset High School and dean of students and principal at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. Most recently, Alves was the assistant principal at Pierce Middle School in Milton.

“I was attracted to King Philip Middle School because of its student-centered leadership team and faculty,” Alves said. “I am looking forward to serving as the assistant principal because it allows me to directly impact the social, emotional and academic growth of the students. My focus is to ensure a high achieving, safe and inclusive school community.”

Alves received a Bachelor of Art degree in English and his educator license from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He also holds a Master of Education degree in educational leadership from Bridgewater State University.

Alves, his wife, their three boys and their dachshund, Max, reside in New Bedford. He enjoys golfing and spending time with family in his free time. He is also a proud Patriots and Red Sox fan.

“We are excited to welcome Meaghan and Kyle to our district leadership team,” Superintendent Zinni said. “They both have valuable backgrounds in teaching and administrative leadership and I look forward to seeing how their experience will positively impact our King Philip community.”

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Michelle Kreuzer Hired as New King Philip Regional Middle School Principal

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Michelle Kreuzer Hired as New King Philip Regional Middle School Principal

NORFOLK — Superintendent Paul Zinni is pleased to announce that Michelle Kreuzer has been hired as King Philip Regional Middle School’s new principal.

Kreuzer began in her role on July 15 and is busy getting ready for the upcoming school year.

For the past 17 years, Kreuzer has worked at the Milton Public Schools. In that time, she served as a high school mathematics teacher, department head, vice principal and K-12 curriculum director.

In Milton, Kreuzer worked toward providing equitable opportunities and experiences for children in mathematics, particularly at the middle and high school levels.

“I am very excited to have this opportunity to work in the King Philip school district,” Kreuzer said. “I was attracted to the district because of the accomplishments of the students and staff, their student-focused mission and their commitment to excellence.

I am particularly looking forward to getting to know the middle school students and their families and I am excited to learn about them and with them in a healthy, happy and safe environment.”

Kreuzer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from SUNY Albany, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics & Secondary Education from Rhode Island College and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Bridgewater State University. She is currently working on her dissertation for her nearly completed doctoral program at Northeastern University.

“We are pleased to welcome Michelle to the district,” Superintendent Zinni said. “Her experience will be an excellent addition to our district and we are confident she will be a wonderful leader for our middle school students, teachers and staff.”

Kreuzer replaces Dr. Susan Gilson who last year served as both the middle school principal and the district’s assistant superintendent. Dr. Gilson will now serve full-time as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

 

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Georgetown Fire Department Hires First Full-Time Firefighters

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Georgetown Fire Department
Fred A. Mitchell Jr., Fire Chief
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 1, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Georgetown Fire Department Hires First Full-Time Firefighters

GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred Mitchell is pleased to share that the Georgetown Fire Department has hired its first crew of full-time firefighters.

Firefighters James Driscoll, of Salisbury, Bret Moyer, of Georgetown, and Brian Belfiore, of Haverhill, began their new roles today, Monday, July 1. 

Firefighter Moyer’s father and grandfather both served on the Georgetown Fire Department.

“This is second nature for me,” Firefighter Moyer said. “I was born and raised in Georgetown. I enjoy helping the community where I live and work.”

Firefighter Moyer has worked part-time at the Georgetown Fire Department since 2005, and Firefighter Belfiore has worked part-time for the department for approximately three years. 

Firefighter Belfiore is also a call firefighter for the Groveland Fire Department, and Firefighter Driscoll is a call firefighter for the Newbury Fire Department and has previously volunteered for the South Hampton, New Hampshire Fire Department. 

“I’ve always wanted to be a firefighter,” Firefighter Driscoll said. “I’m a first generation firefighter, the first in my family. Growing up I loved looking at the trucks and visiting the stations.”

The Georgetown Fire Department also hired Firefighter Jennifer Hicks, of Groveland, who will begin her new post on Sept. 2. Firefighter Hicks started as a call firefighter in Groveland approximately four years ago and began working for the Georgetown Fire Department part-time about two years ago. 

All four full-time firefighters have completed the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Firefighter I and II training, and are certified EMTs. 

The Georgetown Fire Department was given funding by the town to hire the full-time firefighters after Municipal Resources Inc. Consulting Group conducted a study that analyzed the department’s staffing needs. In fall 2018, the consulting firm recommended that the town eventually hire six full-time firefighters to meet its staffing needs. 

“Georgetown is growing, and with a larger population and increased development in town, the Fire Department needs to evolve and grow to meet the community’s needs,” Chief Mitchell said. “We’ve also seen that it’s become increasingly challenging to staff our day shifts with part-time firefighters. It’s a huge commitment, and we need full-time staff to provide a consistent, full response.”

The four firefighters will work the Monday through Friday day-shift, two firefighters from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and two firefighters from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chief Mitchell hopes to hire two more full-time firefighters for the 2021 fiscal year. The department will continue to be staffed by full-time, part-time and call firefighters.

“This is an exciting time for our department and the town,” Chief Mitchell said. “We’ll be able to provide a more consistent response by having a group of full-time firefighters available during the day to assist our part-time and call firefighters. This is a great model that works well for the needs of the town.”

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