Rochester resident hired as next superintendent of Wareham Public Schools

WAREHAM — Rochester resident Amy Hartley-Matteson has been chosen by the Wareham School Committee to be the next superintendent of schools on Thursday, Nov. 6.

After a months-long search process, she was one of three candidates selected to advance to an interview stage.

Hartley-Matteson serves as the superintendent of Randolph Public Schools, and will replace current Wareham superintendent Matt D’Andrea at the end of this school year.

She has been the assistant superintendent in Randolph since 2019 and previously served as the principal of Wood Elementary School in Fairhaven and as a third grade teacher. She earned her Doctorate of Education from Nova Southeastern University in Florida.

During her interview, Hartley-Matteson spoke with the committee on her desire to improve teaching and learning throughout the district, ensuring every kid feels like they belong in Wareham by creating a safe learning environment, promoting engagement and growth by providing resources to students and faculty.

“We’re thinking about the students that are in front of us and their needs and creating and planning lessons to engage our students,” she said.