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Wrentham Officials Officially Say Goodbye to Wrentham Superintendent

Wrentham says goodbye to Jeff Marsden.

The Wrentham School Committee and officials said their official goodbye to Jeff Marsden, who was chosen recently to be the new principal for the Medfield School District.

Both principals, Stephan Grenham and Melissa Peterson gave their regards to Marsden

“Dr. Peterson and I would like to congratulate Dr. Marsden on his recent appointment as superintendent of schools in the town of Medfield,” Grenham said. “The staff at the Wrentham Public Schools wish him well. The primary reason we are here tonight is to reassure the school committee and all the stake holders of the Wrentham Public Schools that we are well positioned to move forward as a district.”

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Both principals expressed regret at Marsden departure.

We have been extremely fortunate to work alongside a wonderful superintendent and a terrific human being,” she said. “Although Dr. Marsden has led us well for the past seven years, I can say without hesitation that he has also given us the autonomy to lead the Wrentham Public and grow professionally. Our vision and our convictions will not change.”

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Peterson said the focus of the schools will continue to be the benefit of the students.

“The students remain at the center of every decision that is made,” she said.

School committee chair Ed Goddards said the committee will be putting together a superintendent search committee. He said he and Lynn Desrochers were on the committee seve years ago when Marsden was hired.

“We’re grizzled veterans,” he said.

Grenham said the greatest part of the Wrentham school system was the staff.

“Missy, Jeff and I have always believed that it is the people, not the programs that make a difference and makes the Wrentham Public Schools what it is,” Grenham said. “Yes, we are losing a great person. However, Dr. Marsden has instilled in all of us a level of commitment and a desire to do whatever it takes to assist all levels of learners.”

 

 


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