The final round of finalist interviews for the next superintendent of Westport Community Schools resulted in Dr. Fran Roy, currently a professor at Stonehill College, as the School Committee's pick.

The interviews and selection occurred at the April 30 School Committee meeting, where Roy shared some insight about herself and what she hopes to bring to Westport schools.

"When I look at the alignment between what I value and the work I was trying to do and the work that you've begun around those core tenants, I saw an opportunity here," Roy said of her pursuit of the Westport job. "I would hope to be able to continue to contribute to that work, to expand on that work and in essence what that work needs to be in service of real outcomes for kids and families."

While School Committee members expressed being impressed with the other finalist to be interviewed that evening, Maine Indian Educational District Superintendent Dr. Reza Namin, the vote to select Roy was unanimous.

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