Medford High School Headmaster Resigns

MEDFORD, MA – Medford High School Headmaster John Perella has resigned, according to Medford Public Schools. Perella announced his resignation in a letter to Superintendent Marice Edouard-Vincent and said he is taking the job of principal at Revere High School. A native of Revere, Perella worked in the district for 14 years before joining the Medford Public Schools.

"It has been truly a pleasure working with Dr. Perella over the past few years," Mayor Stephanie M. Burke said in a statement. "He has brought a different perspective to the Medford High School community, where he built a culture of mutual respect among students, parents, educators and administrators."

Read Perella's statement to the Medford school community below:

"Good evening colleagues, students, and families,

I am stepping down as your Headmaster. A unique opportunity has arisen in Revere to become their high school principal, and after much reflection I have accepted.

Over the past six years, you have welcomed me into your classrooms, homes, and community. I am forever thankful for those experiences and the friendships that were formed. Please trust that this was an extremely difficult decision for me. For personal and professional reasons, I have decided to return to a school system that I worked in for 14 years and a city I grew up in and continue to have immediate family residing.

Life is full of hellos and goodbyes. We share paths for a time, sometimes bumping into each other again down the road. I hope that during our time together I was able to help MHS grow and continue to be a school we were all proud to be a part of. Thank you. I am a better educator and person from my time with you.

I wish you all health, happiness, and continued success.

Dr. John Perella, Headmaster"

Perella's successor will be selected internally prior to the start of the new school year on Aug. 28, according to an MPS statement.

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