Superintendent Search

2025 Gloucester Public Schools Committee Search for Superintendent

The Gloucester School Committee under the guidance of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, Alicia Mallon, MASC Field Director/Search Coordinator has launched the search for the next Superintendent of Schools.

Superintendent Search Process: Upcoming Events and Interviews

The School Committee met on Wednesday September 24 to discuss and formulate details regarding the process to consider Assistant Superintendent Amy Pasquarello for promotion to be the district’s next superintendent. This process will be comprehensive and transparent, with multiple opportunities for stakeholders to participate and provide meaningful input.

Our shared goal is to select the best leader for Gloucester Public Schools. We believe this inclusive and transparent process will support a smooth and successful leadership transition, benefiting our students, staff, and the entire GPS community.

The process includes:

Soliciting Stakeholder to be on the four Interview Panels - Teachers and staff, students, parents / guardians / community members, and district and city administrators
Community Meet and Greet
Stakeholder Panel Interviews
School Committee Public Interview
School Committee Meets to Deliberate and Vote

Stakeholder Interview Panels

There will be four interview panels - one each with Teachers & Staff; Students; Family & Community Members; and School & City Administrators. Beginning September 29, we will be accepting volunteers interested in serving on the stakeholder interview panels. Panelists will conduct formal interviews and provide input on the candidate, which will be shared with the School Committee. Additional members of each group can attend and observe the interview for their group when it takes place. Attendees will also have the opportunity to provide input to the School Committee after observing the interview.

By volunteering, potential panelists commit to being available at the time designated for their stakeholder group: Meetings are at the Gloucester High School Library.

Teachers & Staff: Monday October 27 at 3:30 pm
School & City Administrators: Monday October 27 at 6:00 pm
Students: Tuesday October 28 at 3:30 pm
Family and Community Members: Tuesday October 28 at 6:00 pm

Community Meet & Greet

All members of the GPS community are invited to attend a Community Meet & Greet at East Veterans Elementary School Library with Amy Pasquarello on Tuesday, October 21, with two available times. At these Meet & Greet sessions, community members will be able to meet Ms. Pasquarello, engage in conversation and provide input to the School Committee.

Meet and Greet Session 1: 3:30 pm at East Veterans Elementary School
Meet and Greet Session 2: 6:00 pm at East Veterans Elementary School

Final Stages

The School Committee will consider the input from the interview panels and meet and greet attendees. The School Committee will conduct a public interview at the GHS Library on November 5 at 6:00 pm followed by a School Committee meeting at the GHS Library on Monday, November 10 at 6:00 pm to deliberate and vote.

If the School Committee does not approve the candidate, planning for an external search would commence.

Meet Assistant Superintendent Amy Pasquarello - Candidate for Promotion

Professional Profile

Core Identity: Highly accomplished and dedicated educator and executive leader with expertise in instructional leadership, school administration, and curriculum development.
Key Skills: Proven ability to drive student achievement, build consensus among stakeholders, implement innovative instructional models, manage school operations, and conduct data-driven decision-making.
Specialized Focus: Strong passion and experience in integrating technology into education and securing funding through grant writing.

Summary of Key Professional Experiences

Assistant Superintendent, Gloucester Public Schools (2022–Present):
- Led adoption of new instructional models, curriculum development, and teacher professional development.
- Successfully navigated a labor strike through strategic communication and compromise.
- Managed entitlement and competitive grants, developed policy, and collaborated on the district budget.
Principal, East Gloucester Elementary School (2015–2022):
- Maintained a high-performing staff and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) structure.
- Led school and district-level professional development.
- Managed continuity of in-person learning during the global pandemic.
Assistant Principal Roles (2012–2015): Held Assistant Principal positions in the Triton Regional School District and Peabody Public Schools, gaining experience as a 504 coordinator, MTSS/IST chairperson, and implementing new teacher performance evaluations.
Media Specialist/Technology Roles (2006–2012): Served as a Media Specialist in the Hamilton Wenham Regional School District, instructing students (K-5) and successfully writing grant proposals.
Classroom Teacher Roles (1995–2000): Taught 4th and 5th grade in Albemarle County, VA, and Darien, CT, where she served as a school-wide technology leader and troubleshooter.

Additional Experience & Recognition

Higher Education: Served as an Adjunct Professor at Simmons College, teaching graduate-level educational technology.
Consulting/Training: Worked as an Educational Consultant for the technology startup SumEqual and as a Certified Trainer for Thinkfinity.
Thought Leadership: Quoted in Education Week and served as a panelist on topics including acceleration strategies and navigating the Assistant Superintendency role.

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