Director Discussion

Mr. Doug Hunt won’t be sitting at his usual table in the cafeteria during lunchtime next Thursday. Instead, Mr. Hunt’s lunch location is the second floor board room and his guest list includes twenty-two members of the Regional School Board.

The MLWGS Director Search is now complete. The Jabberwock has received confirmation from three sources that Mr. Hunt’s replacement has already been chosen. All that remains now is for the members of the Regional Board to rubber stamp the new director’s contract during the February 12 meeting.

For the past few days, the school has been abuzz with rumors and speculation as to who will be the next MLWGS director. Some teachers are even reportedly organizing a sort of point spread for the different possible candidates.

But thinking back to the recent words of search committee members, we can rest assured. For several months now, Mr. John Axselle and Ms. Diane Pettit have worked diligently to screen some 30 applicants for the post. Mr. Axselle’s description of an applicant pool rich in diversity and geography is very reassuring.

And furthermore, unlike most principal search committees, this one has advertised not only locally and statewide – they’ve even sent applications abroad. Such a thorough and extensive search could only have resulted in the choice of a highly qualified candidate with an extensive background in gifted education coupled with strong experience in administration. A director like this would bring an international perspective to our school, and we look forward to his or her appointment next week.