Assistant Superintendent’s Welcome Dear Families of the Mascenic School District;  I am very excited about becoming part of the Mascenic School District, and I look forward to meeting each of you!  As an introduction, please let me write a little about myself until I have the chance to speak with you face-to-face.  Presently, I live in Hopkinton, which is about 35 miles to the north of the New Ipswich/Greenville area.  I have lived there for approximately twenty years and I enjoy being involved in the activities offered by the town.  I also work part-time for the Hopkinton Fire Department as a certified Firefighter.  During the last five years I was Superintendent of the Winchester School District.  I was promoted to Superintendent after being the Winchester Elementary School Principal from 2009 to 2012.  Before Winchester, I was Assistant Principal at the Henry Moore School in Candia, and before that I taught eighth grade Algebra as well as fourth, third and second grade classes in Weare. This year will mark the beginning of my twenty-second year in education.  Throughout my experience, regardless of where I have been, a single undeniable concept has become crystal clear to me.   When parents become involved in their children’s education, the children tend to perform well! Even a simple, “What did you learn in school today?” from a trusted adult to a child sends a strong message that the education being offered is valued.         I would be eager to meet with you and discuss how together we can help your child become as successful as he or she can be.   I believe we are all in this together, and I am convinced that we all want the same thing: a student who is well-prepared to have many options in life and be a positive influence on…