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School committee appoints Dr. Kimberly Lawless Talbot as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction
Summary
The Medford School Committee unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Kimberly Lawless Talbot, currently director of teaching and learning for Salem Public Schools, as assistant superintendent for academics and instruction after a multi-stage search.
The Medford School Committee approved the appointment of Dr. Kimberly Lawless Talbot as assistant superintendent for academics and instruction after a district search that drew about 50 applicants.
Dr. Kimberly Lawless Talbot, introduced to the committee during the June 3 meeting, currently serves as director of teaching and learning for Salem Public Schools and is an adjunct professor at Salem State University. Committee materials said Talbot was a world language educator earlier in her career and earned strong references praising her systems‑level thinking. Dr. Gallucci described the candidate as meeting rubric criteria across interview panels.
The district said a search committee of caregivers, teachers and administrators reviewed roughly 50 applicants and interviewed nine candidates. District staff reported that one candidate — Talbot — was “unanimous in all phases of this search process.” Member Reinfeld moved to approve the appointment; Member Brantley seconded. The roll call vote was recorded as 6 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative and 2 absent; the motion passed.
Why it matters: the assistant superintendent is a k‑12 position with district‑wide responsibility for curriculum and instruction. The district said filling the role enables continuity in implementing Medford’s instructional vision and strategic plan.
The committee indicated plans to introduce Talbot in a future meeting and to complete contracting steps following approval.
