I am honored to serve as your superintendent and privileged to be an advocate for your school district. Throughout my years in education and my studies, I have learned that successful schools are the product of an inclusive learning environment in which students, parents/guardians, staff members, administrators, and community members grow and learn together. One of the strongest research findings in the field of education is that a child's academic success is related to the connection between the home and the school, whether parents/guardians volunteer at the school or regularly help their child at home.

Somerville has an outstanding reputation as an excellent school district. It is my responsibility to continue this tradition and build upon it for further improvements, but I need your help in this process. I am hosting monthly brown bag lunches that are announced on the district calendar. The lunches are held from noon to 1 o'clock in the district conference room. The purpose of the brown bag lunch is to provide school community members with an opportunity to share their thoughts, opinions, and feelings about the programs and services offered in the Somerville Public School district.