Dear Families,
As I begin my tenure as Superintendent of Cohasset Public Schools, my commitment to support the established excellence of our school system will remain unwavering. During this summer I have spent hours meeting with the administration, staff and citizens of Cohasset. I have confirmed what I believed at my entry that the district has established a solid foundation of an exemplary educational program that comprises a rich, diverse curriculum; attentive, personalized approach to learning; and a dedication to the core belief that all children can achieve.
I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the children and families of Cohasset as a part of a team of talented and dedicated teachers, administrators, and support staff. We all share in the responsibility of educating the children in the community. As a system we need to constantly seek feedback from our community, rigorously examine our practices, and constantly measure our progress. Our ultimate goal of continuous improvement necessitates that we are persistent in monitoring our work to ensure that we are best meeting the needs of all our students.
The Cohasset Public Schools will build a new strategic plan this year that will help steer the system for the next five years. This plan will focus on the educational agenda in preparing our students for a global world. We need to focus on acquiring the essential knowledge and skills of coursework as the foundation of the curriculum, and then transform that content into 21st century skills to accomplish preparing our students for the competitive world after high school.
During the course of this year I will make frequent visits to the classroom, meet the staff through various activities, and participate in community events. Having a deep understanding of Cohasset will allow the district to refine our goals, increase our accomplishments and create new learning opportunities for our students. I will be forming committees to help me with fostering new opportunities both inside and outside our classrooms. This is a community effort. The schools belong to all of us and we should find ways to ensure they meet the needs of everyone in the community.
I am eager for the school year to begin and for the busses to roll. A school district without children in the schools is incomplete. The learning and laughter in the classrooms assures us that our students are engaged, productive, and enjoying their educational experience. As we look to the future, I am enthusiastic and excited about the extraordinary opportunities that lie before us. In a strong partnership with the community, we will continue to achieve the mission of the district to support the successes of each and every student.
Very truly yours,
Barbara J. Cataldo
Superintendent of Schools
