Mr. Patrick Johnson, Principal

Patrick Johnson was named principal at Walsh Middle School in 2014 after serving five years as vice-principal at Walsh Middle and Cameron Middle School. He has previously served as the Framingham Administration Association President and is currently on IBB committee as well as the Fuller Building committee. Mr. Johnson also serves as a district leader in Personalized Learning. He is currently working with The Center for Collaborative Education and Summit to improve student performance through personalized learning and competency based progression.

Before joining Walsh, he served as the Maynard Teacher Association President. Mr. Johnson taught technology education and was an athletic coach for the Maynard Public Schools for 13 years.

Mr. Johnson graduated with a Master of Education from Northeastern University in 2003 and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership and Management from Fitchburg State in 2009

“What motivates me most is the positive impact and growth that you can have on a student's life. I believe that students are individuals and must be treated as such. As an educational leader I believe that it is important to make sure that each student has the same educational opportunities as the next and in the least restrictive environment. Each student must be taught by educators who believe that you teach the child not the subject and will do what is necessary to ensure the child’s success.”

“The principal’s leadership in the areas of integrity, fairness, and ethical behavior creates a framework for high achievement for teachers, students, and staff (Shipman and Queen, 2007).”

Phone: 508-626-9181

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Dr. Marguerite Lackard, Assistant Principal

My background is in pediatric medicine and I made a career change to education. I have been an educator at Walsh Middle School for 19 years as a middle school algebra teacher and a Math Department Head. I have a Master's degree in Administrative Leadership from Endicott College- Massachusetts School Administrators Association, a Master's degree in Education from Cambridge College, and a Doctorate in Medicine from the State University of New York School of Medicine.

My educational philosophy is that All Students Can Learn. I believe in the concept of a Growth Mindset and that we must pay particular attention to students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. I am a passionate educator and work to create a collaborative, positive school culture.

I’m pleased to be an Assistant Principal at Walsh Middle School, and I look forward to working with the Walsh Community - those who are invested in the best learning experience for our students. Let’s R.O.A.R!

2022 - 2023

Assistant Principal

All 6th-grade students

7th-grade students (M - Z)

mlackard@framingham.k12.ma.us