New Principal Of Milford High Is Also MHS Graduate

MILFORD, MA—Milford Superintendent Dr. Kevin McIntyre announced on Wednesday that Joshua Otlin has been selected for the position of Milford High School principal. The position is currently held by Carolyn Banach, who was recently appointed as the principal of Framingham High School effective July 1.

Otlin currently serves as assistant principal at Hudson High School, where he has been for eight years. He has been with Hudson High School since 2001 where he also served as a teacher and a data specialist. He has also held instructor positions at Brown University in their Leadership Institute as well as in their Choices Program, said the announcement.

Otlin earned his Bachelor of Science from Middlebury College, his Master’s Degree in Political Science from Northeastern University, completed a Graduate Administrative Licensure Program specializing in Educational Leadership at Northeastern University and is currently enrolled in a Doctorate of Education Program at Northeastern University with a focus on Curriculum, Teaching and Leadership. He is also a graduate of Milford High School.

The screening process began with 53 candidates, of which the committee identified 12 semi-finalists for interviews and then two separate interview committees identified three finalists. The three finalists then participated in a site visit at Milford High School where they met with teachers, students, and administrators and later presented at a community-wide forum, said the press release.

“I am excited to appoint Josh Otlin as the next principal of Milford High School as he brings considerable experience from his work in Hudson as an administrator and teacher and his instructional leadership and analytical ability is unmatched,” said McIntyre in a statement. “He is well-prepared to lead Milford High School and to support the future success of all students."

“It became very clear to me after receiving feedback from students, faculty, administrators and members of the community, who were all represented throughout the selection process, that they desired a dynamic leader who possesses strong interpersonal skills, communicates well, uses data to make informed decisions and is focused on student achievement and quality instruction,” said Joe Morais, Milford School Committee Chair, in a statement. “I believe Mr. Otlin has the vision and collaborative nature to move our high school forward.”