2020-2021 Superintendent Search
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE VOTES UNANIMOUSLY FOR DR. LINUS GUILLORY TO BE BROOKLINE'S NEXT SUPERINTENDENT
Posted by Superintendent Search Team on 3/8/2021The communication below provides important information from the Public Schools of Brookline. Translated versions are available at the following links:
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On Thursday, March 4, with a unanimous vote, the School Committee approved Dr. Linus Guillory as the new Superintendent of the Public Schools of Brookline, beginning July 1, 2021 and pending successful contract negotiations.
Dr. Guillory brings a wealth of experience to Brookline. He has been a classroom teacher, a principal, curriculum leader, and deputy superintendent over his 20-year career in education. In addition, he worked at the NASA Space Center in Houston for 6 years as an education specialist helping educators access NASA education products. Dr. Guillory earned his BA in Biology with a minor in chemistry at Texas A&M; he went on to earn his PHD in Environmental Science at Oklahoma State University.
Dr. Guillory is a collaborative leader, who puts children first along with the joy of learning. His colleagues and supervisees describe him as an excellent listener and thought partner, who is always available to help out. The community in their feedback highlighted his interpersonal skills and his commitment to putting students first as a good fit for Brookline.
The School Committee is excited to support and work with Dr. Guillory as the new Superintendent of Schools in Brookline. A summary of Dr. Guillory’s credentials can be found at www.brookline.k12.ma.us/suptsearch
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Search Process Overview
The School Committee is in the process of fulfilling its most important responsibility - hiring the superintendent of schools. It is essential to find a new superintendent who can help us build for the future while continuing our long-standing success. The School Committee is determined to name an accomplished and capable individual who will lead the people and programs that provide the energized teaching, engaged learning, and innovative practices for which Brookline is known.The School Committee and the Public Schools will be communicating openly and regularly with parents and families, community members, and school staff about the progress in identifying a new superintendent. In addition to this page, we will communicate using links and updates on the homepage of the district website at www.brookline.k12.ma.us, via email, through our Twitter feed, on Facebook, through press releases, and with articles in the Brookline Tab.If you would like to receive updates on the superintendent search for the Public Schools of Brookline, you can sign up for email updates by clicking here.All Superintendent Search Preliminary Screening Committee meetings are open to the public, unless otherwise noted, and are posted on the town calendar here.Past meeting agendas and minutes can be found at the Town of Brookline agenda center.Questions related to the Public Schools of Brookline’s superintendent search may be emailed to: superintendentsearch@psbma.org
Superintendent Search Files
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Biography for Dr. Guillory
Posted February 16, 2021.
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Brookline Search Committee Final Report
Posted February 12, 2021.
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2020-2021 Superintendent Search Survey Results
Posted on January 14, 2021. Community Survey opened on December 8, 2020 and closed on January 7, 2021.
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Posting for Public Schools of Brookline Superintendent
Posted December 8, 2020.
Superintendent Search Preliminary Screening Committee
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Helen Charlupski, ChairDimitry AnselmeSuzanne FederspielDavid Pearlman
Superintendent Search Public Advisory Committee
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Helen Charlupski, Chair of the Search Committee, School Committee Member, Former Social Worker
Dimitry Anselme, School Committee Member, Brookline High School Parent, Former Teacher
Suzanne Federspiel, School Committee Chair, Former Boston Public Schools Principal
David Pearlman, School Committee Vice-Chair, Attorney
Malcolm Cawthorne, Brookline High School METCO Coordinator and Teacher, Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations
Nicole Chasse, Ridley School Kindergarten Teacher
Arthur W. Conquest III, Brookline Adult and Community Education (BACE) Board Chair, Community Member
Cecilia Costanzo, Driscoll School Grade 6, 7, and 8 Spanish Teacher
Grace Fehrenbach, Parent, Lawrence School PTO Board
Marsha Innis Mitchell, METCO Parent, Boston Public Schools Administrator
Kenny Kozol, Curriculum Coordinator K-12 Performing Arts
Linda Monach, Parent and Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Co-Chair
Casey Ngo-Miller, Deputy Superintendent for Student Services
Phylicia Robinson, Brookline High School Student
Joseph Russo, Interim Human Resources Director
Asa Sevelius, Heath School Principal
Karyn Wang, Parent, Brookline Education Foundation Board Member, Brookline High School PTO, Brookline Asian American Family Network (BAAFAN) Steering Committee, and Brookline High School China Exchange