Lexington Administrator Among Finalists For Parker Middle School Principal Position

Report by Adam Swift.

READING, MA - The Reading schools have announced four finalists for the position of Parker Middle School Principal, and a Lexington educator is in the mix.

They are:

1. John Flood-Assistant Principal at Ottoson Middle School in Arlington, Massachusetts
2. Tim Ruggere-Principal at Ottoson Middle School in Arlington, Massachusetts
3. Richele Shankland-Assistant Principal at Lynnfield Middle School in Lynnfield, Massachusetts
4. Jennifer Turner-Assistant Principal at Jonas Clarke Middle School in Lexington, Massachusetts

On Monday, February 29, each candidate will be part of a site visit to Parker Middle School, which will include a tour of the school, interviews with students, interviews with the District Leadership Team, and a classroom observation.

In addition, each candidate will be interviewed in an open microphone format with staff and the community, according to the official Reading Public Schools blog. The Community Open Microphone session will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Parker Middle School Auditorium. The individual candidate interview times will be announced later this week.

All are welcome to attend the Community Open Microphone Session. If you have any questions, contact the Reading Public Schools Administration Offices at 781-944-5800.