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Nicole Bottomley

Principal
Holliston High School
​Holliston Public Schools
Holliston, MA
bottomleyn@holliston.k12.ma.us
@HollistonHigh

As the Principal of Holliston High School (HHS), I have the honor of working with creative, innovative and compassionate students and educators on a daily basis. Deep, meaningful learning resulting from authentic experiences is what we strive to co-construct with students. We are currently engaging in inspiring and challenging conversations to solidify our Vision of a Graduate. The work is exciting and exhausting but I love every minute of it. At HHS we recognize that the way students need to prepare for the future has significantly changed over the last several years. I am optimistic that not only will we change instructional practices, but we will change the larger systems and structures that are obstacles to unleashing students' potential to change their futures. 
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​Beth Holland

Researcher and Writer
Newport, RI
beth@brholland
@brholland

I firmly believe that we have always known what great learning looks like: it's active, social, and meaningful. Currently, I am looking at how to ensure that ALL students have equitable access to the types of opportunities that then foster true learning - vs engaging in schooling. As to the future of education, I think that we need to first take a very critical look at the past. In order to move forward, systemic inequities need to be acknowledged, the origin of traditional practices understood, and a clear definition of learning needs to be established. Right now, I am a bit in flux in terms of roles and work, but what is driving me is the need to bridge research and practice as well as to raise awareness about students, schools, and systems that have not historically been given enough attention.














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Tobey Reed

Teacher
Attleboro High School
Attleboro Public Schools
Attleboro, MA
treed@attleboroschools.com
@reedAHS

I believe that learning is best done when it is collaborative, engaging, and challenging. In these environments we thrive. Everyday I get excited to watch the students learn something new and get challenged and pushed until they finally get it. That is a fantastic moment. I think that education is developing in a very positive direction. Groups like this one give me hope that we are changing for the better all the time. I strive to surround myself with people who can help me improve as a teacher as well as a human being.  

Liz Garden

Principal
Dr Leroy E Mayo Elementary School
Wachusett Regional School District
Holden, MA
LIZ_GARDEN@WRSD.NET
@PrincipalGarden
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Liz is a passionate principal who strives to break the leadership mold, loves to connect with other school leaders and educators, and believes that we need to innovate and redesign what school looks like for all of our students. Liz loves that everyday she has the opportunity to help mold future minds...an awesome responsibility! She is a co-founder of the Moms As Principals group, a support group for female leaders that believes in the motto "All Kids Are Our Kids." She is always looking to build new connections and be a support to educational leaders; you can reach out to her on Twitter (@PrincipalGarden) or Voxer (@PrincipalGarden).
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Erin Lachapelle

Dean of Students
Ashland High School
Ashland Public Schools
Ashland, MA
elachapelle@ashland.k12.ma.us
elachapelle@ashland.k12.ma.us

I believe that education should focus on supporting the whole child, and that learning should be active and inquiry based. When there is choice and passion behind student learning the product is far more memorable for the student. I am excited and hopeful that education is moving from teacher-focused classrooms to student-centered classrooms. My hope is that we get to a point where students are driving the learning process, and that teachers are supporting them as content knowledge experts. I love my role at AHS because I get to make connections with students and watch them grow over four years. I love to hear about their passions and their goals, and I hope I am inspiring them to reach their full potential. I am lucky to work in a district where the basis for all decisions is, "what is best for our students." 












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Kelley St. Coeur

Principal
Ashland High School
Ashland Public Schools
Ashland, MA
kstcoeur@ashland.k12.ma.us
@kstcoeur

I have a simple belief about learning: all students can learn. It is our job to make sure that is true by providing equitable opportunities and supports for all. Learning is about finding your passion and seeing where it will take you. As a principal I love the ability to work with all kinds of learners. Seeing students learn from life experience and each other, especially when they become passionate about something, is what drives me. Experiences and outcomes might look different depending on the student but I am excited when they have an experience in school where I can see the passion and excitement. AHS is a school community that is willing to take risks to allow students to grow as individuals. That is what I love about the students and faculty here.

Brian Hodges

Social Studies Coordinator
Attleboro High School
Attleboro Public Schools
Attleboro, MA
bhodges@attleboroschools.com
@bhodge2727

We need to prepare students for citizenship and for all of the responsibilities that accompany it. They need to have relevant and authentic experiences to develop skills that are broad and transferable. In order to do this, students should be seen as leaders both in the school and community and provided with experiences that allow them to engage in that work while they are still in school. Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine said this better than I ever could in their book "In Search of Deeper Learning". They said we should be creating experiences where students are "playing the whole game at the junior level". High school should require students to be doing the work of citizenship rather than reading about the accomplishments of others.

Ted McCarthy

Principal
Sutton High School
Sutton Public Schools
Sutton, MA
@Ted_McCarthy

Hi! Ted McCarthy here - this is my 24th year in education. I'm a dad, husband, and owner of the world’s best dog - Henry (sorry if you thought yours was!) Finished 8 marathons, and looking to run more in 2020. The best thing about being a high school principal is that you get to work with every part of your school. The Science Department, the custodians, the soccer team, the Drama club - everyone. You get to see how passionate each of those folks are about what they do and why they do it. Everyone committed to making school the best it can be for our kids. I’m honored to work for such a great group of people. Students inspire and challenge us each day - and we are lucky to work for young people who are looking to make their world a better place. They know that much of what school currently is is artifice. The great thing about my job is that I get to help create an environment where our students can start to learn who they want to be, and how they can make the world a better place.


Paul Vieira

Assistant Superintendent
Ashland Public Schools
Ashland, MA
pvieira@ashland.k12.ma.us
@paul_vieira1

Dr. Paul Vieira is the assistant superintendent of Ashland Public Schools.  He has spent the last 25 years as a Spanish teacher, assistant principal, principal, and now as an assistant superintendent.
Dr. Vieira is grounded in the belief that all kids have the ability to be successful and that it is our responsibility to create an environment that allows for that success to happen. He is the founder of Lead From the Heart. Dr. Vieira believes that regardless of our role in education, we are all leaders. Leading from the heart means that every day we show high energy, emotion, are action-oriented, build relationships and establish trust. With this, we help provide students and teachers the environment to succeed.


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