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Statement of Superintendent Cyndy Taymore Regarding Tragic Death of Former Melrose Public Schools Principal

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Melrose Public Schools
Superintendent Cyndy S. Taymore
360 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose , MA 02176

For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil

Phone: 617-993-0003

Statement of Superintendent Cyndy Taymore Regarding Tragic Death of Former Melrose Public Schools Principal

MELROSE — The following is a statement from Superintendent Cyndy Taymore regarding the death of Allison Donovan.

“We were extremely saddened to hear about the tragic death of Allison Donovan Friday night.

“Allison served as the principal of the Lincoln Elementary School from 2015 to 2017. During those two years with the Melrose Public Schools, she sought to lead the Lincoln community with kindness, good humor and concern for the well being of all our students. She was well liked and respected by the entire Melrose Public Schools community.

“At the end of the 2016/2017 school year, Allison returned to Watertown to serve as an instructional coach, where she could continue to foster her passion for curriculum and instruction.

“Our administration, faculty and staff were saddened to hear about the sudden and senseless death of Allison. On behalf of the entire Melrose Public Schools community, I wish to extend my most heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues in Watertown.”

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Kristen St. George Appointed Principal of Lincoln Elementary School

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Melrose Public Schools
Superintendent Cyndy S. Taymore
360 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose , MA 02176

For Immediate Release

Friday, July 6, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Kristen St. George Appointed Principal of Lincoln Elementary School

Kristen St. George has been appointed principal of the Lincoln Elementary School. (Courtesy Photo)

MELROSE — Superintendent Cyndy Taymore is pleased to announce that Kristen St. George has been appointed principal of the Lincoln Elementary School.

She officially started her new role on July 1.

St. George formerly served, from 2016 to 2018, as the interim principal of the Hanscom Primary School, which is located on the military base in Lincoln and serves families from across the country. There she oversaw the development of a safe, supportive and nurturing school environment​ for her students while providing them with a high quality education based on the Massachusetts frameworks.

She previously led the Belmont Middle School as principal, from 2010 to 2016, the East Middle School in Braintree as principal, from 2006 to 2010 and the John F. Kennedy Middle School in Natick, first as assistant principal and then as principal, from 1998 to 2006.

“Throughout her experience at Lincoln, Braintree, Belmont and Natick schools, Ms. St. George has implemented clear and consistent strategies that are in line with 21st century learning expectations,” Superintendent Taymore said. “She has a proven track record of success at developing positive relationships with students, faculty and staff, and I look forward to the leadership she’ll provide to the Lincoln School community.”

St. George holds bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a master’s degree in educational leadership and management from Fitchburg State College.

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Dr. Michael Tracy Appointed Principal of Winthrop Elementary School

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Melrose Public Schools
Superintendent Cyndy S. Taymore
360 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose , MA 02176

For Immediate Release

Friday, July 6, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Michael Tracy Appointed Principal of Winthrop Elementary School

Dr. Michael Tracy has been appointed principal of the Winthrop Elementary School. (Courtesy Photo)

MELROSE — Superintendent Cyndy Taymore is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Tracy has been appointed principal of the Winthrop Elementary School.

He officially stepped into the position on July 1.

Tracy previously served as the principal of Cape Elizabeth Middle School in Maine from 2013-2017, where, in addition to overseeing 550 students, he implemented a new master schedule to allow for increased academic and enrichment learning and support for staff.

Prior to his four years at the Cape Elizabeth Public Schools, Tracy served as the principal of Newbury Elementary School from 2010-2013. He was also principal of Ralph B. O’Maley Middle School in Gloucester from 2005-2010, after having served as the assistant principal from 2000-2005.

Tracy got his start in education in 1993 at the Buckley Country Day School in New York, where he was a sixth grade teacher for math, reading, history and language arts. In 1997, he moved back to his home state of Massachusetts to serve as the English teacher for grades six, seven and nine at the Shore Country Day school in Beverly.

Similar to the work being done in Melrose, Tracy has led schools in the use of data to improve curriculum, instruction and student outcomes. He has implemented tiered systems of support, and facilitated the implementation of social emotional learning strategies.

“Dr. Tracy understands the needs and expectations of leading a school district with the academic rigor we offer students in Melrose,” Superintendent Taymore said. “I believe that Dr. Tracy’s experience and skills will enable him to quickly assess the strengths and needs of the Winthrop School and to build upon the strong work done by our faculty over the past several years.”

Tracy holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Colby College, a master’s degree in education from Lesley College and a doctorate of education from Boston College.

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Dr. Timothy Stokes Joins Kearsarge School District as Principal of Simonds Elementary School

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Kearsarge Regional School District
Superintendent Winfried Feneberg
114 Cougar Court
New London, NH 03257

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Timothy Stokes Joins Kearsarge School District as Principal of Simonds Elementary School 

Dr. Timothy Stokes

NEW LONDON — Superintendent Winfried Feneberg, with the support of the School Board, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Timothy Stokes as the principal at Simonds Elementary School.

Stokes will step into his new role on July 1. He currently serves as the Assistant Principal at New Boston Central School, a position he’s held since 2014.

For the 11 years prior to working in New Boston, he taught sixth grade math in the Hopkinton School District.

Following his graduation from Bates College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in English, Stokes joined Teach for America and was placed in the Bronx, New York. There, he served as an elementary school teacher at the Community School 44 from 1997-2003.

Stokes also holds a master’s degree in elementary education from the City University of New York, a doctorate in educational leadership from New England College and has a certification to be a principal in New Hampshire. He is currently an adjunct professor of education at Southern New Hampshire University.

“Dr. Stokes has more than two decades of experience in elementary education, which makes him the ideal person to lead Simonds Elementary School,” Superintendent Feneberg said. “We’re excited to have him on board, and over the next few months he will be working to get to know parents and community members. Please join me in welcoming him to the district.”

In April, Superintendent Feneberg formed a screening committee — consisting of teachers, administrators, staff, parent representatives and a school board member — to find a new principal to lead the Simonds Elementary School. Stokes was selected from a field of more than 20 applicants as the most qualified candidate.

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