Milton Superintendent Mary Gormley Retires After 46 Years Service

MILTON, MA — The Milton School Committee plans to appoint an interim superintendent on Wednesday after Mary Gormley informed the school committee on Friday her intent to retire effective immediately.

School Committee Chair Sheila Varela Egan said Mary Gormley informed her on Friday that she was retiring due to a family emergency.

"As you can imagine, this news was unexpected and a bit unsettling to hear," Egan said. "We wish her and her family solace during this time."

Egan said the interim superintendent will be announced at Wednesday night's school committee meeting.

"Due to the health and racial pandemics our district is currently facing, we want this interim position filled as soon as possible," she said. "In the meantime, please be assured that Assistant Superintendents Dr. Glenn Pavlicek, Dr. Karen Spaulding, our principals and administrators are a stellar group of leaders who have the best interests of the Milton Public Schools at heart. They —along with our teachers — are more than capable of moving the district forward during these difficult times."

Gormley served the district for 46 years as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent.

"There are very few individuals who have given their heart and soul to educating thousands of children in their own hometown," Egan said. "Mary Gormley is one of those people. Her impact on our educational system will never be forgotten. We wish her comfort, love and peace in her retirement."