Joseph Finigan
Biography
For close to forty years I have been fortunate to serve in many roles in education ranging from high school principal, university lecturer, associate principal, mathematics curriculum leader and mathematics teacher.
Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
M.Ed. 1981
BA History 1980
University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Lowell, MA 01853
Doctoral Candidate-Leadership in Schooling
Coursework 80% complete. 1990-1996
Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115
Doctoral coursework in curriculum evaluation and development. 1987-1988
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167
Doctoral coursework in Educational Administration. 1983-1984
Northeastern University, Boston MA 02115
Mathematics and Computer coursework. 1980-1986
Professional Experience
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Senior Lecturer in Mathematics. College of Professional Studies
1982-present.
Woburn Memorial High School, Woburn, MA 01801
Principal
2009-2016
Reading Memorial High School, Reading, MA 01867
Principal 2004-2009
Reading Memorial High School, Reading, MA 01867
Associate Principal 2003-2004
Parker Middle School, Reading, MA 01867
Principal 2000-2003
Reading Memorial High School, Reading, MA 01867
Assistant Principal 1996-2000
A.W. Coolidge Middle School, Reading, MA 01867
Department Head of Mathematics.
1989-1996
Reading Memorial High School, Reading, MA 01867
Mathematics Teacher.1987-1989
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, Acton, MA 01720
Mathematics Teacher. (Head Coach of Hockey, Maynard High School) 1985-1986
Rivers School, Weston, MA 02193
Mathematics Teacher grades 6-12
Head Coach of Varsity Hockey, Assistant Football Coach, Junior Varsity Golf Coach, Student Advisor, Student Government-Faculty Advisor
1982-1985
New Hampton School, New Hampton, NH 03256
Mathematics Teacher, Student Advisor, Dormitory Supervisor, Coach. 1981-1982
Professional Activities & Accomplishments
Middlesex League Principals’ Association
President 2014-2016
Treasurer 2009-2016
Middlesex League/Merrimack Valley League Athletic Waiver Committee – Chair
2006-2016
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association
Steering Committee – Hockey 2008-2016
Steering Committee – Girls’ Lacrosse 2004-2016
Steering Committee – Sportsmanship 2014-2014,
Tournament Management Committee 1998-2000
Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse, Town of Reading
Board of Directors-charter member of coalition of community members working on outreach and leadership regarding substance abuse education and prevention. 2006-2009
Massachusetts Healthy Communities Coalition
Massachusetts Department of Public Health 2007-2008
School Building Committee, Town of Reading Reading Public Schools’ administrative representative to standing committee which determines needs, develops plans, and make proposals to Town Meeting relating to school construction issues. 1998-2009
Project Alliance, Middlesex District Attorney.
Reading liaison to Project Alliance, an activity of Middlesex Partnerships for
Youth, which provides prevention and intervention resources and training to
Middlesex County school districts and communities. 1996-2016
Northeastern University Teaching Excellence Award in Science and Mathematics 1988
New England Prep School Ice Hockey Champions 1985
Hockey Night in Boston All-Star Tournament Coach, New England Prep School Ice Hockey Association All-Star Coach 1985
