District Leadership

Our Vision

We believe in developing the whole child一the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical potential of all students一by providing students with the skills, opportunities, and resources that will nurture innovative ideas, foster pride in diversity, inspire students to become lifelong learners, and empower them to enrich their communities.

Our Mission

Ours is a multicultural school community dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential of all students. In this pursuit, we shall maintain a safe environment that nurtures the curiosity, dignity, and self-worth of each individual.

The Somerville School Committee and District Administration work in partnership toward fulfilling the vision and mission of our District, and engaging the Somerville community in providing all Somerville youth with an exceptional educational experience.

The Somerville School Committee is comprised of seven elected members, each representing one of seven wards in the city. The Mayor of Somerville and the President of the Somerville City Council are also voting members of the Somerville School Committee. The School Committee establishes educational goals and policies for the District, and works with the Superintendent to ensure that educational goals and policies are met. The Superintendent also serves as Secretary of the Somerville School Committee.

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the District Administration team is responsible for implementing policy and providing professional leadership and support at schools and departments throughout the District, working toward established educational goals. The District's central administrative offices are located at 167 Holland Street and include the following central office departments: Office of the Superintendent, Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, Student Services, Human Resources, Finance and Payroll, and Communications and Grants. 

Central administration office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 

Core Values

• Empowering every child to realize their potential to become leaders and achieve academic excellence through academic rigor, a commitment to
  consistent, high standards, and access to caring and attentive adults. 
• Embedding equity and access into every aspect of our school culture and community by maintaining a multicultural, multilingual, and inclusive school community, and disrupting and eliminating roadblocks to quality outcomes through strategic systems and practice.
• Prioritizing the whole child, recognizing that their social, emotional, mental, developmental and physical health are foundational pillars for academic success.
• Using data to drive decision-making to inform strategic initiatives, measure progress, and continuously improve student outcomes.
• Cultivating robust partnerships and engagement with families and community stakeholders, prioritizing the essential need for collaboration, family partnership, and shared accountability.
• Sharing responsibility across staff, students, families and community members to promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect. 

Executive Leadership Team