AHS Principal Among 4 Finalists For Westford Superintendent

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Last Updated: 04 March 2021

For the second time in a month, Arlington High School Principal Matthew Janger is a finalist for superintendent of a Massachusetts school system.

Dr. Janger, who was not chosen in Reading in February, is among four seeking the top school job in Westford.

"I am honored to be considered for the position," Janger told YourArlington on March 4. "I believe that I can make a positive contribution in the lives of students as superintendent, and Westford is a wonderful community with strong commitments to student success, well being and diversity. Like Arlington, it's a place I would be happy to raise a family."

He has led Arlington High, including the key effort to rebuild the school, since 2013. He took over Charles Skidmore retired. Before that, he was principal of Mount Desert Island High School in Bar Harbor, Maine.

"The thought of leaving Arlington High School is certainly bittersweet. I have been Principal at Arlington for almost eight years and raised my family here. I love the school and the community."

The four finalists for the position face the Westford public on Thursday, March 11, on Zoom. A meet-and-greet from parents and the community is set for each at 6 p.m. School Committee interviews are set to start at 7:30 p.m. See links to register here >>

The other finalists for the position are Melrose Assistant Superintendent Margaret Adams, Stony Brook Middle School (Westford) Principal Christopher Chew and Michele Shannon, executive vice president of client services for New York Leadership Academy.

On Thursday, March 18, the Westford School Committee will discuss each candidate and select its next superintendent.

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