Holliston Public Schools Announces Three Finalists for Superintendent of Schools
Holliston, MA — The Holliston School Committee is pleased to announce the finalists for the Superintendent of Schools following a comprehensive search process. After reviewing a strong pool of applicants and conducting initial interviews, the Screening Team identified the following candidates, listed in order of their visit to Holliston::
- Mr. Tim McCormick
Tim McCormick has been Superintendent of Schools for North Brookfield Public Schools since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as a high school principal in North Brookfield and Northbridge, as well as principal of the Gardner Academy of Learning & Technology. Earlier in his career, he worked as an athletic director at the secondary level. Mr. McCormick holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of New Hampshire and maintains Massachusetts DESE certification as a Superintendent and Principal.
Superintendent Finalist Interview: Mr. Tim McCormick – 1/28/2026
- Dr. Jennifer G. Parson
Jennifer Goldstein Parson has served as Superintendent of Schools for Plainville Public Schools in Plainville, Massachusetts, since July 2022. Previously, she was Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Hopkinton Public Schools from 2018 to 2022 and earlier served as a principal in both the Northborough and Hopkinton Public Schools. Her professional background includes district-level leadership, school administration, and classroom teaching. Dr. Parson holds an EdD in Leadership in Schooling from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and multiple Massachusetts licensure endorsements, including Superintendent and Principal. She also served as an elected member of the Milford Public Schools School Committee from 2014 to 2023.
Superintendent Finalist Interview: Dr. Jennifer G. Parson – 1/29/2026
- Dr. James A. “Kimo” Carter
James A. “Kimo” Carter has served as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in Weston Public Schools since July 2018, where he oversees curriculum, instruction, and assessment initiatives. Prior to this role, he was Principal of Watertown Middle School for 13 years and previously served as an assistant principal and middle school social studies teacher. His experience spans classroom teaching, school leadership, and district-level administration. Dr. Carter holds an EdD in Educational Administration from Boston College, an EdM from Harvard University, and Massachusetts Professional Superintendent certification.
Superintendent Finalist Interview: Dr. James A. “Kimo” Carter – 1/30/2026
The final selection and vote are expected to take place at a Special School Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00pm in the High School Library. This will also be broadcast live on HCAT.
The Holliston School Committee is excited to share this accomplished group of candidates with our community. Each finalist brings a strong record of educational leadership and a deep shared commitment to our district’s mission and values. We look forward to engaging with our stakeholders throughout this final phase of the process.
For more information about the superintendent search and to view candidate materials, visit https://www.holliston.k12.ma.us/about/school-committee/superintendent-search.
Finally, we will be holding two Office Hours to provide an opportunity for community members to share feedback and ask questions.
Holliston School Committee Office Hours:
- Saturday, January 31, 9:00-10:00am – Coffee Haven
- Sunday, February 1, 3:00-4:00pm – Rushford & Sons
These informal sessions are open to all and are intended to support dialogue, transparency, and community engagement as we move forward in the superintendent search process. We hope you will join us.
About Holliston Public Schools
Holliston Public Schools’ is a PreK-12th grade public school district serving approximately 2,650 students across four schools. The district provides an inclusive and positive school culture for all students, along with innovative academic and enrichment programs, including French Immersion, Montessori, and Global Citizens pathways.
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