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Medford names Chelsea McNiff director of English learners after search
Summary
The school committee approved Chelsea McNiff as Medford Public Schools’ director of English learners following a search; committee members cited her alignment with district values and experience in a similar role at Everett Public Schools.
The Medford School Committee approved Chelsea McNiff as the district’s next director of English learners after a search process the district said produced one candidate who “rose to the top.”
District staff said the search included central office and school interview phases and that McNiff currently holds a position similar to the EL director role in Everett Public Schools. The outgoing EL director, Paul Teixeira, is leaving to become superintendent in Provincetown, the district said.
Member Brantley moved to approve the appointment; Member Russo seconded. The roll call showed 5 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative and 2 absent; the motion passed. The committee said it will introduce McNiff to the community at a later meeting after completing contracting and notice steps.
Why it matters: the EL director leads programs that support students learning English and coordinates services across the district; a leadership transition can affect program continuity and staffing.
No public comment on the appointment was recorded during the meeting item.
