Dear Furnace Brook Families,
I hope this email finds you well. It is with mixed emotions that I write to inform you of my plans to retire at the end of this school year. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as the Principal of FBMS for the past seven years and as an assistant principal for five years prior. Throughout my 12 years at FBMS, I have cherished the opportunity to work with thousands of students, our incredible FBMS families, and our dedicated and talented staff.
I am immensely proud of the progress we have made in recent years. Some of the many changes we implemented are a daily period, WIN (What I Need), to better support our students; introduced numerous new courses that promote student-centered, hands-on learning experiences; and welcomed 75 new staff members into our FBMS community. Our school is fortunate to have some of the most remarkable and dedicated educators whose passion and commitment inspires me daily. I have full confidence that they will continue to shine under the leadership of a new Principal.
As I bring my career to a close, I feel incredibly grateful to be part of such a special, supportive, and caring community here in Marshfield and MPSD. I have complete trust in the district leadership's ability to find an exceptional new leader for FBMS. Rest assured, I will do everything I can to ensure a smooth transition in the coming months.
In closing, I would like to share a quote from Walt Disney: "It's not the days in life we remember, rather the moments." I am grateful for the countless moments that I have experienced during my time at FBMS, and I thank each and every one of you for being a part of them.
With deepest gratitude and blessings,
Maureen Kemmett
