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New Principal Selected for Parker Middle School

Richele Shankland is the current assistant principal at Lynnfield Middle School.

Reading, MA - Richele Shankland, the current assistant principal at Lynnfield Middle School, will be the new principal of Parker Middle School in Reading.

The Reading Superintendent's office announced Monday that Shankland, who has been with Lynnfield for the past 16 years, will take the role at Parker Middle School.

"Her leadership style, strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of curriculum and instruction will be an excellent match for the Parker Middle School Community," Superintendent John Doherty stated.

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Shankland will take over at the Parker Middle School on July 1.

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