Former Dallin Interim Principal Tapped for Same Position at Ottoson

ARLINGTON, MA—A former interim principal at Dallin elementary school has been appointed to the same position at Ottoson Middle School.

In an email sent to Ottoson parents Monday, Bodie named Dr. Eileen Driscoll Woods as Ottoson's interim principal. On July 5, Ruggere indicated that he had accepted the principal position at Byfield's Triton Regional High School, and would begin his duties on July 11.

“It is a pleasure to welcome again such a talented leader to the Arlington Public Schools,” said Bodie in a statement. “I look forward to working with her during the 2016-2017 school year as we search for a permanent principal for Ottoson Middle School.”

Woods, who retired from the Andover Public Schools in 2008 after a long career, served as Dallin's interim principal from 2012 to 2014. She also previously served as the interim principal at the Driscoll School in Brookline.

Woods is also a recipient of the Pathfinder Technology Leadership Award and Andover's Unsung Hero award. She received her Ed. D from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and holds a Master of Education from the University of Massachusetts in School Administration.

"Dr. Woods is a collaborative, innovative and passionate school leader who is committed to educational excellence for all students," Bodie wrote in an email to parents.

Bodie also indicated that a team would be formed to begin a full search to identify a permanent principal at or around Jan 1, and that Woods would address the school community at a later date.