MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA– Superintendent Pam Beaudoin is pleased to announce that Matthew Roy has been named the Manchester Essex Middle School Principal.
Before coming to MERSD, Roy served as the Principal of the Thomas Fleming School in Vermont since July 2020.
The district began its search for a new middle school principal in December. After interviewing multiple candidates and conducting site visits with three finalists, Roy was selected as the best candidate.
Roy will lead the middle school, drawing on his own knowledge of how to support students and staff.
Having extensive experience in schools, Roy was a history teacher at Berkshire Elementary School, where he went on to serve as Assistant Principal. Roy also served as Main Street Middle School's Athletic Director from 2016-2017 and Assistant Principal from 2016-2020 in Montpelier, VT.
Roy holds a Master's in Education from Saint Michael's College and a Bachelor's degree in History from Western New England University. Committed to professional development, he recently completed the Sheltered English Immersion Course and is currently engaged in UDL Implementation Training with Katie Novak.
In his current role at Thomas Fleming School, he has focused on strengthening instructional practice, implementing multi-tiered support systems supporting all learners, and supporting teacher growth through professional development.
Throughout the hiring process, Roy demonstrated a thoughtful, student-centered approach as a leader, along with strong communication skills.
Bringing a collaborative leadership style to the role, Roy will be a strong addition to the district.
To ease the transition, Principal Roy will formulate and share an entry plan with the school community. The plan will include opportunities for Roy to meet parents, community partners, and other community stakeholders this summer and fall.
“Mr. Roy stood out during the search process for his leadership and proven ability to support both students and staff,” said Superintendent Beaudoin. “We are confident that his collaborative approach, communication skills, and commitment will make him an excellent fit for our middle school community.”
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Matthew Roy, Manchester Essex Middle School's new principal. (Photo Courtesy Manchester Essex Regional School District) |
