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Colleagues praise departing Concord educator Justin as he prepares for Ashland role
Summary
Committee members honored Justin for nine years of service, citing his role stabilizing the middle school, student engagement work and leadership during building construction; the committee noted an interim principal arrangement and plans for a short closure event.
Committee members spent part of the meeting offering parting remarks for Justin, who is leaving the district after nine years and will take a new post in Ashland as director of student services. Members said Justin helped stabilize the middle school through COVID, led community-building work with students and staff, and played a role in the recent school building project.
Speakers praised Justin’s approach to student voice and leadership. One member said Justin “handled kids with toughness, with kindness, and thoughtfulness that you can't fake and you can't teach,” and others recalled his work bringing diverse student voices into the building process. Justin welcomed the remarks and said he expected a seamless transition, noting Laurie’s plan to name Dan Hausman as interim principal to maintain continuity.
The committee agreed to organize a brief closure for students and staff later in the month so students can have a sense of closure before Justin departs. No formal personnel action was taken during the meeting; members’ remarks were ceremonial and appreciative in tone.
