Framingham Public Schools
Robert A. Tremblay, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Rochelle Santos
Media and Communications Manager
Farley Building, 19 Flagg Drive
Framingham, Massachusetts 01702
Telephone: 508-782-6099
For Immediate Release
Framingham Public Schools Announces Mr. John Gibbons as Interim Principal of Brophy Elementary School
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 (Framingham, MA) - Dr. Tremblay, Superintendent of Framingham Public Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. John Gibbons has been appointed as Interim Principal of Brophy Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year. Mr. Gibbons replaces Ms. Jessica Mandes who resigned from the District. The District will commence a full search process which will include members of the Brophy Elementary School community beginning in January 2024.
Mr. John Gibbons
Mr. Gibbons worked as a Principal for Weston Public Schools from 2001 until his retirement in 2023, having been the recipient of the National Blue Ribbon School Award in 2021. He began his educational career as a Bilingual Teacher in California and earned his Masters in Educational Leadership and Administration from Boston College. Dr. Tremblay has had the opportunity to work directly with John during his tenure in Weston. He is an experienced, student-centered leader and a strong advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
“I have full confidence that Mr. Gibbons will continue to lead Brophy Elementary School in a way that places the student experience at the center of every decision, consistent with our district-wide efforts to ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging in their school community,” shared Dr. Tremblay, Superintendent of Framingham Public Schools. “I am also pleased to report that Ms. Liz Simon will also be present at Brophy Elementary School in support of both Vice Principals and to provide additional support to the Brophy school community as her schedule allows.”
The Brophy Community has received this announcement which is also available on the FPS website in English, Spanish, and Portuguese: https://bit.ly/FPS9523
About Framingham Public Schools
The mission of the Framingham Public Schools is to educate each student to learn and live productively as a critically-thinking, responsible citizen in a multicultural, democratic society by providing academically challenging instructional programs taught by highly-qualified staff and supported by comprehensive services in partnership with our entire community. For news, updates, and announcements, follow Framingham Public Schools (@FraminghamPS) on Facebook, Twitter, and (@framinghamschools) on Instagram. You can also join the conversation using #FraminghamSchools.
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