Interviews Complete, Committee Must Pick Next Schools Head

The School Committee has completed its round of public interviews for the three finalists for the superintendent job.

Each of the three candidates presented compelling reasons why they're the right person for the job. 

The committee must now decide which of the three should get the job. A decision is expected by the end of the month.

We attended each of the interviews and took lengthy notes. We'll be posting individual profiles of each candidate throughout the day. Stay tuned. An easy way to be aware of when we post them is by following us on Facebook and Twitter.

The candidates are:

Dr. Davida Ellen Irving, has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Master of Education in Social Studies from Wake Forest, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from UNC. She has completed Post-Doctoral training at Pennsylvania State University and Providence College, in the area of Administration. She began her career as a College Professor before working in the Pawtucket, Block Island, and Foster School Departments. Dr. Irving currently serves as Superintendent and Principal in Foster.

Dr. Judith Lundsten, has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Master of Arts in Special Education, and a Certificate of Advance Study in Educational Leadership. She also holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Johnson & Wales University. Dr. Lundsten is a National Board Certified Middle Childhood Educator and was employed by Cranston Public Schools as a teacher and aspiring principal before she entered Administration. Dr. Lundsten served as an Elementary Principal and Executive Director of Educational Programs & Services before becoming the Assistant Superintendent in July of 2009.

Dr. Reza Namin, has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Mathematics, a Masters of Education with a focus in Applied Mathematics, and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in 3D Geometric Modeling from Brown University. Dr. Namin also has a Doctorate in Mathematics and Science Education with Focus on Curriculum and Technology and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Leadership and Educational Administration. He also holds a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning for Understanding from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dr. Namin holds Superintendent Certificates in Massachusetts and Maine and was one of five finalists for 2011 National Superintendent of the Year. He is currently Superintendent of the Spencer East Brookfield Regional School District in Massachusetts.