A Message from Superintendent Dr. Rubén Carmona

Please watch the Superintendent's 2025 End of Year video message.

 

Dear Students, Families and Staff, 

It is an honor to serve as Superintendent of the Somerville Public Schools—a culturally rich and diverse community, where students, families, and staff work together to cultivate inspired learners who are equipped to make a positive impact on the world. 

In my first year as Superintendent, I embarked on an exciting journey to develop the district’s first Strategic Plan in over a decade. This plan was shaped through the collaborative efforts of our students, staff, and families, and builds on our district’s longstanding commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve academic excellence and experience the joy of learning in a safe, welcoming environment.

The plan focuses on progress in four key areas:

  1. Academic Excellence 

  2. Equity & Access 

  3. Wellness & Joy

  4. Family & Community Engagement 

I encourage everyone in our community to read through the Strategic Plan and explore the first-of-its-kind data dashboard. The dashboard will continually update and serve to celebrate our milestones while monitoring our progress as we strive toward the goals set out in the Strategic Plan. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in the development of this plan! 

Sincerely,
Dr. Rubén Carmona, Superintendent of Schools

 

Central Office

The Central Offices of the Somerville Public Schools (SPS) are located at 167 Holland Street. The Superintendent’s Office is located on the second floor.

SPS Main Phone: 617-629-5200
Superintendent's Office: 617-629-5211
Fax: 617-629-5661

The Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet Team includes:

  • Dr. Rubén Carmona, Superintendent of Schools
  • Dr. Jessica Boston Davis, Assistant Superintendent of Academics
  • Amara Anosike, Chief of Staff and Strategy
  • Ildefonso Arellano, Director of Special Education
  • Liz Doncaster, Director of Student Services
  • Robert Berretta, Interim Chief Financial Officer
  • Paulina Mitropoulos, Director of Multilingual Education
  • Robert Berretta, Chief Communications Officer
  • Ruth Santos, Director of the Somerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC)
  • Karen Woods, Chief Personnel Officer

The Superintendent's Office Staff includes:

  • Erika Garcia, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Chief of Staff and Strategy
  • Danielle Barry, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendents of Schools and Director of Student Services