Old Rochester selects interim director of student services

Sep 11, 2023

MATTAPOISETT — Kristine Lincoln has been selected as the Old Rochester Regional School District’s interim director of student services, according to a press release from the district.

Lincoln's appointment is pending approval by the Old Rochester Regional School Committee, which is expected on Sept. 28. She has been acting in the position since the start of this school year.

As the interim director of student services, Lincoln will oversee the Student Services Office, which assists school staff in working with families to meet the needs of students through individualized learning programs.

"The Student Services Office works to meet the needs of every student and their family," said Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Shari Fedorowicz. "Kristine is an attentive and compassionate educator and I am confident that she will foster the supportive environment necessary for our students' growth and development."

Lincoln has served as the Old Rochester Regional School District's special education department coordinator for grades seven through 12 since 2018. From 2007 to 2018, she served as a teacher working with students with vision impairments and as an assistive technology specialist at Old Rochester Regional High School.

Prior, Lincoln worked with students with vision impairments in the Mattapoisett Public Schools, at the South Coast Education Collaborative in Swansea, and at Northeast Visions Consultants in Needham.

"Kristine brings a wealth of knowledge in student services and our districts," said Old Rochester Regional School District Superintendent Mike Nelson. "I am confident that she will be an excellent fit for this role and an outstanding resource for families and staff."

Added Human Resource Manager Sue Cunningham, "We are excited to have Kristine join our districts' leadership team, and are grateful for her work helping to prepare the Student Services Office for the new school year."

Lincoln holds a master of education from the University of Massachusetts Boston, a bachelor's in education from Fitchburg State University and an education specialist degree in assistive technology from Simmons College.