Monomoy Regional School Committee announces finalists for Superintendent 

At its meeting on December 11, 2025, the Monomoy Regional School Committee announced the finalists for the Superintendent position, following the Superintendent Screening Committee’s work in reviewing applications, selecting candidates to interview, interviewing candidates, and selecting the finalists. The Superintendent Screening Committee has presented three superintendent candidates to be presented for further consideration by the Monomoy Regional School Committee, listed in no particular order:

Vanessa Beauchaine, Ed.D., holds a doctorate in educational administration from Boston College, a principal certification from Northeastern University, a master’s degree in elementary education from Boston University, and an undergraduate degree from Colby College, as well as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University. Dr. Beauchaine is currently the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for Wrentham Public Schools, a role she has held since 2018. Her previous administrative positions include Principal of Charles E. Roderick School in Wrentham, Principal of John D. Runkle School in Brookline, and Principal of Parkview School in Easton. Her teaching experience includes roles as K-4 general and special education teacher and middle school ELA and math teacher. She holds active certifications as Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and Principal (PK-6, 5-8, 5-12) in Massachusetts. 

David Thomson, Ed.D., holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Northeastern University, a masters in education from Framingham State University, and a bachelor's degree from Framingham State University. Dr. Thomson is currently the Interim Superintendent of Schools for Wilmington Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. His previous administrative positions include Interim Superintendent of Schools for Mashpee Public Schools, Superintendent of Schools for Norwood Public Schools, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Assessment, Technology, and ELL for Blackstone Millville Regional School District, Principal at Raynham Middle School, Principal at Qualters Middle School, and Assistant Principal at Duxbury Middle School. His teaching experience includes a role as a middle school science and pre-algebra teacher. He holds active certifications as Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and Principal (5-9, 9-12) in Massachusetts and as Superintendent of Schools in Rhode Island.

Robin Millen, Ed.D., holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership, Elementary-Secondary Education, from Johnson and Wales University, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership from Johnson and Wales University, a masters degree in Education from the University of New Haven, and a bachelor's degree from Charter Oak State College. Dr. Millen is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Monomoy Regional School District, a role she has held since 2023 (initially as Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment). Her previous administrative positions include Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Nauset Regional School District, Principal of Chatham Elementary School, and Assistant Principal of Harwich Elementary School. Her teaching experience includes roles as a Grade 6 mathematics and ELA teacher and a Grade 3 classroom teacher. She holds active certifications as Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent, Principal/Assistant Principal, and Elementary Teacher in Massachusetts. 

The three finalists will visit Monomoy Regional School District on December 15 and 16, 2025, when each will tour the district’s schools and have opportunities to meet with staff, students, families, and community members. 

The schedule for meet and greet opportunities is:

Staff Meet & Greet
December 15, 3:30 p.m. Vanessa Beauchaine, Ed.D. (HES Activity Room)
December 15, 4:30 p.m. David Thomson, Ed.D. (HES Activity Room)
December 16, 3:30 p.m. Robin Millen, Ed.D. (HES Activity Room)

Community Meet & Greet
December 15, 6 p.m. Vanessa Beauchaine, Ed.D. (MRHS Library)
December 15, 7 p.m. David Thomson, Ed.D. (MRHS Library)
December 16, 6 p.m. Robin Millen, Ed.D. (MRHS Library)

Students and staff will also have the opportunity to meet the finalists during the school day on December 15 and 16.

Following the meet and greet sessions, attendees will be able to submit their feedback for the School Committee via an online form.

The Monomoy Regional School Committee will interview the three finalists on Wednesday, December 17, and vote on the appointment of the district’s next Superintendent. Those interviews will be live streamed for the public to view via YouTube and Channel 22.

The Monomoy Regional School Committee thanks the community for its input in both the early stages of this process and in this final phase, and extends a special thank you to the members of the Superintendent Screening Committee for their hard work and thoughtful consideration over the past months. The Screening Committee was comprised of School Committee members Meredith Henderson, Brad Schiff, Betty Gray, and Ryan Edwards; teachers Meaghan Smith, Emily Tuccio, Michael Schaffer, and Andrew Matheson; Principal Jennifer Kelly; Administrator Melissa Maguire, parents Jess Rogers and Brett Fortin; and MRHS student Daniel Morgan.

Contact Monomoy Regional School Committee Chair Meredith Henderson at meredith.henderson@monomoy.edu with any questions.