Melrose Superintendent Taymore Receives Leadership Accolade

MELROSE, MA—Melrose Superintendent Cyndy Taymore has been recognized by the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Women's Educational Leadership Network for her work in Melrose's schools.

The city announced Wednesday that Taymore had been awarded the Bobbie D'Alessandro Leadership Award, which honors outstanding female leaders who are role models for thoughtful and caring leadership with a "laser focus on improved student achievement." The announcement comes on the heels of five of Taymore's seven schools receiving the highest classification for PARCC testing scores.

“It is a great honor to be recognized by my colleagues, many who are outstanding leaders in education. My wish is that the work we are doing as a team in Melrose is beneficial to all students,” Taymore said in a statement.

Lincoln Elementary was also named a 2015 Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education, according to the announcement. Melrose is the only district in the Commonwealth with three "commended" schools, according to the announcement.

"Cyndy exemplifies what we want and need from a school leader – She is mission driven with an unwavering commitment to that mission that is inclusive and designed to meet the needs of all children. She believes that all children can learn and to that end, she insists that all who work with her embrace that commitment as a core value. Cyndy, as Melrose Superintendent, has transformed her district with her focus on children," A post on the Melrose Mayor's Blog wrote.

Photo via the City of Melrose Website.