New Principal Named For King Elementary School In Framingham

FRAMINGHAM, MA—There's a new person at the helm of one of Framingham's elementary schools.

Dr. Robert Tremblay, superintendent of schools, announced on Wednesday the appointment of John P. Maynard as principal of George P. King Elementary School. Maynard was formerly the vice principal at both Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and Fuller Middle School.

Tremblay said that Maynard is looking forward to returning to Framingham to see King Elementary School through its first life cycle, welcoming new learners each year, and continuing to lead the STEAM efforts that are valued so highly in this school and in Framingham.

“Having had the opportunity to see Mr. Maynard’s interactions with students and staff at his school during my site visit, it was clear that his ability to build relationships will translate easily to the King community,” said Superintendent Dr. Robert Tremblay in a statement. “His vision for extending learning opportunities through interdisciplinary, project-based learning further solidifies that he is the right fit to advance the great work that began under Ms. Taylor’s leadership at King Elementary School, particularly around the integration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). I am thrilled that Mr. Maynard will be joining our team!”

Maynard is currently a principal at Winthrop Elementary School in Melrose. He started his career as a teacher in the Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin and also taught in the American School of Campinas (Lower School) in Brazil before working in Framingham from 2009 to 2013.

Maynard graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts and earned a Master of Arts in history as well as a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Northeastern University. He also has a Master of Education in Education Administration from Harvard University.