Thomson selected as Middleboro's new interim school superintendent

MIDDLEBORO -- David Thomson, interim superintendent of schools in Wilmington, has been unanimously selected as Middleboro’s interim superintendent of schools.

Middleboro School Committee members chose Thomson Wednesday, June 3 after interviews were completed with four finalists for the position.

“The committee strongly believes he will bring the stability we need for the upcoming year and has the potential to lead the district forward into the future,’’ School Committee chair Susan Pennini said.

Although all four finalists gave impressive interviews, Pennini said, Thomson “stood out because of his depth of experience, commitment to student achievement and experience, and a leadership style that would be a good fit for Middleboro.’’

Prior to working in Wilmington, where he has served as interim superintendent since last July, he was the interim superintendent of schools in Mashpee for a year and superintendent in Norwood for seven years.

His hiring is pending successful reference checks and contract negotiations, Pennini said. “We are excited to begin working with him as soon as possible,’’ she said.

Committee members had previously agreed they hoped to have an interim superintendent to start July 1.

The district has been without an active, full-time superintendent since previous superintendent Carolyn Lyons took a health-related leave in August 2025. She officially left the district in February.

Currently Michael Perrone, the district’s director of business and finance, is serving as acting superintendent.

Committee members agreed to hire an interim superintendent to serve for a year to allow time to make a thorough search for a permanent leader. 

The interim superintendent should prioritize school safety and climate, be transparent in communicating and focus on morale, according to results of a survey distributed to parents and school staff members. 

The other three finalists were Erik Cioffi, assistant superintendent of schools in Plymouth; Tracy Curley, former superintendent of schools in Fall River and David Cutler, director of student services in Bellingham.