MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — Superintendent Pam Beaudoin is pleased to announce that Heather Leonard has been selected as the new Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology for the Manchester Essex Regional School District.
Leonard comes to the district with deep knowledge and passion for supporting learning and teaching in both students and staff. She will begin her new role on July 1.
Leonard currently serves as the STEM Curriculum Coordinator for Reading Public Schools since 2018. She also worked as Grant Director and Title Facilitator and as Principal of Barrows Elementary School for the Reading School District.
"It is our responsibility as educators to consider access, experience, and outcome through many lenses so that we may ensure all students and members of our school community feel a sense of belonging and have equitable opportunities for success," said Leonard. "I have come to understand that it is my responsibility as a leader to provide a vision for our schools, support teachers (our best resources!) in sharing their knowledge and skills with their peers and create conditions that allow schools to focus on the primary tasks of teaching and learning. I strive to maintain a focus on learning and teaching while keeping the student at the center of every conversation and decision."
Leonard holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She began her career as an educator at Gloucester Public Schools, where she worked as an after-school program coordinator, Grade 6 teacher, and then as the Middle School Assistant Principal until 2010. She then served as the Elementary School Assistant Principal at Triton Regional Schools until 2013 before transitioning to her role in Reading.
"We are excited to bring Heather's comprehensive experiences in education to this position with opportunities for cross-discipline and vertical integration," said Superintendent Beaudoin. "All of us believe she will be a great addition to our community!"
