On Saturday, January 25, the Old Rochester Superintendent Search Committee completed its review of the 24 (twenty-four) applications submitted for the position of Superintendent of Schools for the Old Rochester School District and Massachusetts Superintendency Union #55.
The Search Committee invited 7 (seven) applicants to interview with them beginning on Tuesday, January 21 and concluding on Saturday, January 25. The Search Committee then met on Monday, January 27 to discuss who they would select as finalists. After a period of discussion including a review of the qualifications and criteria developed during focus groups, the Search Committee unanimously selected the following three candidates: Mr. Michael S. Nelson, Dr. Gary S. Reese, and Ms. Michelle Roy. They presented these three candidates to the Old Rochester Regional School Committee and the School Union #55 School Committee on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 6:30 pm. Below is more information about each candidate:
Michael S. Nelson, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and Student Services, Old Rochester Regional and MA Superintendency Union #55 School District – Mr. Nelson has served in his current position since October 2019. He previously served as the Director of Student Services in Old Rochester since July 2014. He received a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Bridgewater State University and is enrolled in a Doctoral program at Northeastern University. Mr. Nelson will visit ORR on February 27.
Gary S. Reese, Superintendent of Schools, Westport Public Schools – Dr. Reese has served in his current position since July 2018. He previously served as Superintendent of Schools in Amesbury Public Schools from August 2015 to June 2018. He received a Doctorate in Education from Boston College. He received a Masters Degree in Special Education from Fitchburg State University. Dr. Reese will visit ORR on February 26.
Michelle Roy, Assistant Superintendent, Dartmouth Public Schools – Ms. Roy has served in her current position since 2014. She previously served as the K-12 Director of Data and Accountability for the Attleboro Public Schools. She started a Ph.D. program at Lesley University. She received a C.A.G.S. in School Administration/Superintendency from Bridgewater State University. Ms. Roy will visit ORR on February 24.
During each visit candidates will have time to meet with parents and community members from 2:30 to 3:15 pm in the Superintendent’s Office Conference Room.
The three finalists will interview with the Old Rochester Regional School Committee and the School Union #55 School Committee on Saturday, February 29, Dr. Gary Reese at 9:00 am; Mr. Michael Nelson at 11:00 pm; and Ms. Michelle Roy at 1:30 pm.