The Winchendon School Committee would like to welcome our new Interim Superintendent Dr. Marc Gosselin to the Winchendon Public Schools. Dr. Gosselin was chosen out of eleven candidates who applied for the position and after an open interview process of the top four candidates.
Dr. Marc J. Gosselin Jr. is thrilled to bring his 25 years of diverse educational experience to the role of interim superintendent at Winchendon Public Schools. His career has taken him through various educational roles, from teacher to superintendent, in three different states. He has worked in districts of all sizes, from small rural ones to the 5th largest school district in the U.S., showcasing his adaptability and broad knowledge. Dr. Gosselin spoke at the National Principals Conference in 2017, sharing his experience guiding a school through a redesign of special education service delivery where students with learning differences were educated in a full-inclusion environment in regular classrooms. He also takes pride in the efforts that he led to improve the math curriculum, reduce absenteeism, introduce data-driven decision-making, bolster school spirit, and create responsible school budgets. Dr. Gosselin values innovative and out-of-the-box ideas to enhance schools for students, families, and staff. Dr. Gosselin attended the University of Hartford as an undergrad. He earned a master's degree from Penn State University and a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania, the #1 graduate school of education in the United States. As the first person from his family to attend college, he says earning a doctorate from an Ivy League university is a dream come true. Dr. Gosselin and his wife have two daughters, who are in elementary and middle school. He enjoys cooking, spending time with his family, and attending sporting events. Outside of school, he volunteers as a youth soccer and basketball coach. Dr. Gosselin is passionate about ensuring that all students thrive in excellent schools filled with the joy and support that all children deserve.
We look forward to Dr. Gosselin continuing the path forward we have begun while we begin the search for our permanent Superintendent here in the Winchendon Public Schools. We will be scheduling an opportunity for everyone to meet and chat with Dr. Gosselin toward the beginning of the school year, please keep an eye out for that information along with important information and surveys regarding the permanent Superintendent search which must include our entire community! In the meantime, please join me in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Marc Gosselin as our new Winchendon Public Schools Interim Superintendent and the CEO of the district team!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions at any time at kkast-mcbride@winchendonk12.org.
Yours in Service,
Karen Kast-McBride
Chair
Winchendon School Committee