Former Winthrop Principal Finalist Now a Finalist in Peabody

Less than a year after she was a finalist for the top job at a Hamilton elementary school, the former media specialist is a finalist for a principal job in Peabody.

Amy Pasquarello, who was one of the two finalists for the principal job at Winthrop Elementary School last year, is now a finalist to be a principal in Peabody. She is one of two finalist for the principal job at Carroll School in Peabody, where retired principal Paul Guerrette was hired as Interim Principal in August, according to a report in Peabody Patch. The other finalists were Linda Currety and Rebecca Gordon. Pasquarello is currently a fifth grade teacher and assistant principal at the Burke School in Peabody. Last year, she was one of two finalists to become principal at Winthrop. The job went to Christopher Heath, who came to Hamilton for an elementary school principal position in Woburn. As for the other finalists in Peabody, …

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Woburn Principal Hired to Lead Winthrop

Christopher Heath, currently an elementary school principal in Woburn, will be the next principal at Winthrop Elementary School in Hamilton, starting Aug. 20.

Christopher Heath has been named the next principal at Winthrop Elementary School. He will start on Aug. 20, according to a letter announcing Heath's hire on Tuesday from Superintendent Michael Harvey. “I believe that Chris’ experiences as the Principal of the Goodyear Elementary School in Woburn and as an Assistant Principal at the Joshua Eaton Elementary School in Reading have given him the practical experience in leading successful change that will allow him to be successful in leading the Winthrop Elementary School to new heights,” Harvey said in his letter. A complete copy of the letter is attached to this story as a PDF. Harvey did not say how much Heath will be paid. Heath was one of two finalists to fill the job after former …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: July 27

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Friday, July 27. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Winthrop Principal: School Superintendent Michael Harvey had set Friday as the day he would announce the new principal at Winthrop Elementary School. As of “press time” on Thursday, there had not yet been a decision. When we hear we will let you know. 2. Distractology: Friday is the final day for the driving simulator called “Distractology 101” at the Hamilton Police Department. The simulator is designed for young drivers to understand the impacts of distracted driving, including texting while driving. To grab a spot in the simulator on Friday, call Leslie S. Ray Insurance Agency in Beverly at 978-522-5665. 3. Storytime: Summertime storytime at Green Meadows Farm returns …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: July 24

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Tuesday, July 24. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Winthrop Principal: Tuesday night is your chance to meet the two finalists for the Winthrop Elementary School principal job. A meet and greet with Christopher Heath, currently principal at Goodyear Elementary School in Woburn and Amy Pasquarello, currently the Integrated Media Specialist at Winthrop, is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Winthrop. At Monday night’s Hamilton Board of Selectmen meeting, Selectman Jeff Hubbard said Pasquarello had been chosen, but afterward Superintendent Michel Harvey, who has the final decision, said neither candidate has been selected yet and the meet-and-greet is still scheduled to happen. 2. Dairy Discovery: Milk comes from cows – it’…

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Principal Finalists are Winthrop Media Specialist, Woburn Principal

Parents, faculty and community members will be able to meet the two finalists to become the next Winthrop Elementary School principal on Tuesday, July 24 from 6-8 p.m.

An integrated media specialist at Winthrop Elementary School and a Woburn elementary school principal are the two finalists to be Winthrop's next principal. Christopher Heath, currently principal at Goodyear Elementary School in Woburn and Amy Pasquarello, currently the Integrated Media Specialist at Winthrop, are the two finalists. Superintendent Michael Harvey said on Monday afternoon in an announcement to parents that the two finalists both “possess the right combination of education, experience and enthusiasm necessary for success in the position.” Heath and Pasquarello were selected as the two finalists last Wednesday, after the search committee interview seven semi-finalists. A total of 40 candidates applied for the job. On Thursday…

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Jennifer Flynn

5:31 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

I am thrilled Mrs. Pasquarello is a finalist for the principal position. All three of my kids attended Winthrop school and I have been extremely impressed with her leadership and drive. She was a strong presence at all events I have attended at Winthrop. When the strange/scary smell crisis occurred at the school last year, I drove in to inquire and Mrs. Pasquarello was taking care of everything…   more ›

Winthrop Principal Search Down to Two Finalists

There's two finalists, from an initial pool of 40 candidates, to become the next principal at Winthrop Elementary School in Hamilton.

The search for a new principal at Winthrop Elementary School is down to two finalists, according to Superintendent Michael Harvey. In a ConnectEd phone and voicemail message to parents on Thursday, Harvey said he is not naming the two finalists until Monday so they each have a chance to contact their existing employers to let them know they have been named a finalist. The new principal will take over for Carrie Vaich, who announced last month she will be the new principal at Mast Way Elementary School in Lee, N.H. Harvey thanked the search committee for its work in winnowing down the field of candidates from 40 applicants to seven semi-finalists, each of those seven were interviewed on Wednesday night. “I would especially like to thank …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: July 5

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Thursday, July 5. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Captain America: Summer movies for teenagers start on Thursday at Hamilton-Wenham Library with a showing of “Captain America: The First Avenger” at 3 p.m. It is free and the movie is rated PG-13. 2. Principal: Thursday is the deadline for resumes to be submitted to become the next principal at Winthrop Elementary School. Last month, Principal Carrie Vaich said she was leaving for a new job as a principal at an elementary school on the seacoast of New Hampshire, closer to her home. 3. Bingo: As part of the festivities at the Two Town Fourth on Wednesday at Patton Park, a game of Cow Pie Bingo was held to benefit Hamilton-Wenham Generals football. And the winner was – John …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: June 27

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Today is Wednesday, June 27. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Weather: The dreary weather will continue with partly sunny skies and highs in the lower 70's.  2. Summer Reading: The summer reading program at Hamilton-Wenham Library kicks off with a concert on Wednesday evening. Vic ‘n’ Sticks Recycled Rhythm Band plays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the library – the performance is described as a “fast-paced family performance” that is “loaded with audience participation.” It is free and open to the public. 3. Winthrop Principal: Wednesday is the deadline to submit a letter of interest if you want to be considered for a position on the search committee for a new principal at Winthrop Elementary School. Submit your letter to the school …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: June 25

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Monday, June 25. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Rain: Monday will be a mostly cloudy and rainy day – a real 180 from Sunday’s spectacular weather. There may be some heavy showers that will move through and more than an inch of rain may fall during the day. Temperatures will get into the lower 70s. 2. Winthrop Principal: Parents interested is having a say on the characteristics for the new Winthrop Elementary School principal are encouraged to show up at the school’s library on Monday at 10 a.m. The search is getting underway after Principal Carrie Vaich announced last week she is leaving to become a principal at an elementary school in New Hampshire. Interim School Superintendent Peter Gray is hosting a focus group that…

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Winthrop Principal Search to Begin Immediately

A search committee will be assembled to find a new principal for Winthrop Elementary School.

A search committee will be assembled and a parent roundtable arranged as the search begins to find a new principal at Winthrop Elementary School. Principal Carrie Vaich announced this week she has taken a new job as the principal at Mast Way Elementary School in Lee, N.H. starting this fall. “This school is located much closer to my home, which will lessen my daily travel time greatly,” Vaich wrote in a letter to Winthrop families on Thursday. Vaich said she has “quite a drive” from her New Hampshire home. Her new job in the Oyster River Regional School District, near Durham, is adjacent to the town where she lives. “Over the past five years I have thoroughly enjoyed serving the Winthrop school community,” Vaich said in the same letter. “…

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