4 March, 2011
The decision has been made. In a press release dated Friday, March 4, 2011, the School Committee announced that its members had unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Jonathan Landman as Hopkinton’s next Superintendent of Schools, pending successful contract negotiations.
“We are excited about having Dr. Landman join our district. His energy, enthusiasm and vision impressed the school community during his visit,” said School Committee Chair Rebecca Robak.
Landman was one of four finalists interviewed during the first week of March. He also spent time touring the town and school buildings and meeting with students, parents, staff, administrators, School Committee members and town leaders. Residents will have an opportunity to meet Dr. Landman at a public forum scheduled for Wednesday, March 9th at 7pm in the High School Auditorium.
Dr. Landman holds a Doctor of Education degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching History & Social Studies degree from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Brandeis University. He is currently the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning for Randolph Public Schools. He previously served as High School Principal for Belmont Public Schools, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Community Education for the Acton Public and Acton/Boxborough Regional School Districts. He began his career as a social studies teacher at the Boston Latin Academy as well as in the Brookline school system.
