Medford HS Assistant Principal Named Acting Head Of McGlynn

MEDFORD, MA – Medford Public Schools on Wednesday announced the appointment of Medford High School Assistant Principal Nicholas Tucci as senior acting principal of McGlynn Middle School. Tucci, currently in his fifth year at Medford High, will assume his duties Thursday, March 15.

McGlynn Principal Jake Edwards was placed on paid administrative leave in February pending an investigation into the discovery of a gun magazine at the school that went unreported for weeks. Tucci will serve in the role for the remainder of the 2017-18 school year.

Tucci began his teaching career as a social studies teacher at Medford High School in 2006. During his tenure at Medford High, he has served as the Key Club Advisor and the varsity baseball coach, leading the Mustangs to the playoffs three years in a row. He stepped down from coaching when he became the assistant principal.

A star athlete at Medford High School and the University of Connecticut, where he earned a bachelor's degree in history and a masters in educational psychology and cognitive instruction, Tucci played one year in the minor leagues for the San Diego Padres before being sidelined by an injury.

He is a member of the Mustang Hall of Fame, a two-time Boston Globe and Boston Herald all-scholastic, three-time Big East academic all-star and first team All-Big East player.

"I feel honored to have been chosen for this role to provide leadership at the McGlynn Middle School," Tucci said in a press release. "I look forward to working with the faculty, students and parents in order to continue to provide the very best education and safety for our students."

Outside of sports, Tucci has a certificate in advanced study from the Merrimack Leadership Academy and holds a principal license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. He also served as the chairperson of the Medford High School Re-Accreditation Committee in 2014.

“Mr. Tucci is a highly organized and experienced administrator who has established a wonderful working relationship with students, faculty, parents and staff at Medford High School," Superintendent Roy Belson said in a statement. "He is an excellent listener who has the professionalism and sensitivity necessary to help the McGlynn Middle School finish the 2017-2018 year strong."

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