Elizabeth Homan Selected As Arlington's Next Superintendent

ARLINGTON, MA — The School Committee voted last week to name Elizabeth Homan the next superintendent of the Arlington Public Schools. The vote was 6-1, with School Committee member Paul Schlichtman opposed.

Homan is currently in her third year as assistant superintendent in Waltham. She is expected to assume her new role in July, succeeding retiring superintendent Kathleen Bodie.

School Committee Chair Jane Morgan said Homan has worked to align curriculum and establish professional development to narrow the achievement gap in Waltham. She also led the district's efforts to address COVID-19 and incorporate student wellness and academic progress during the pandemic, Morgan said.

"Her humility around and obvious pride in accomplishments that were achieved when she was
leading a team came up repeatedly," Morgan wrote in an announcement. "Her facility with discussing issues around diversity, equity and inclusion as well as her work with curriculum development and implementation will be significant assets and will contribute to making progress on our district goals. Her collaborative data-driven leadership style was mentioned repeatedly by people familiar with her work."