New Malden Superintendent of Schools greets community as he assumes post

Start of school year less than a month away; Supt. Sippel unveils Entry Plan for new leadership

By Steve Freker

New Superintendent of Schools Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. officially took the reins of the Malden Public Schools on July 1. As the start of the 2024-25 academic year looms, just weeks away, he officially greeted the community with a message of introduction. He also delivered a detailed Entry Plan for his new leadership, encouraging community members to participate in the formulation of pathways and policy for the district’s future as he embarks in his new role.

“I am truly honored to join Malden as your Superintendent of Schools,” Superintendent Sippel said in his introductory message, which was sent via email to the Malden Public Schools community. “Malden is an amazingly diverse community made up of talented students, loving families, hard-working educators and staff, and community leaders who want to do right by the city’s young people.”

The newly appointed Superintendent, who previously worked in a top-level administrative position in the Worcester Public Schools, told the community the future is bright for this city’s school district. “The Malden Public Schools has all of the ingredients to become a model urban school district, and

its journey toward that goal has been underway for many years,” Superintendent Sippel said in his message. “We have the opportunity to work together to ensure that all Malden students thrive in our schools and are fully prepared to succeed in the future they choose to pursue.”

“I am committed to leading our district to achieve these goals through a spirit of inclusiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement,” he added.

Superintendent Sippel explained that he has formulated a detailed Entry Plan for his new leadership, which includes a specific timeline where tasks and objectives are planned and targeted for completion. (See Entry Plan accompanying this story.) “I am sharing this “Entry Plan” to communicate the work and priorities that will guide the initial stage of my tenure as Superintendent,” he stated.

“Throughout this entry period I will seek to meet and build relationships with the diverse members of the Malden Public Schools community; understand both the strengths and challenges of our schools, students, and families; and learn the multiple perspectives held across the community regarding the district’s needs and direction for the future,” Superintendent Sippel explained.

The Superintendent, who agreed to a three-year contract shortly after his appointment by a 6-5 Malden School Committee vote on May 23, encouraged members of the Malden High School community to participate in planning for this school year as well as for the future. “If you would like to participate in any of these conversations, please reach out to me at superintendent@maldenps.org,” Superintendent Sippel said in his introductory message.

“At the conclusion of this entry period, I will re-engage with you to share my findings and recommendations, hear your feedback, and collaboratively lead our district into the next chapter of its growth,” he said.