WMS Principal & Assistant Principals

WMS Principal & Assistant Principals

WMS is proud to have experienced and dedicated administrators as a part of its infrastructure. The principal, assistant principals, and department heads, both building based and K-12 department heads, collaborate regularly to insure that the school runs in an organized and efficient manner throughout the school year. Together, these administrators comprise the WMS Leadership Team. The team meets weekly for continued forward planning, school-wide problem solving, collaborative and large-scale planning, and overall support for each other and the work of the school and district.

Our Principal – Dr. Mark Ito

Mark is entering his thirteenth year as principal at WMS. He is the former department head of English and a former Grade 6, 7 and 8 teacher. He began his teaching career as a student teacher and intern at WMS. Mark is responsible for the overall vision and educational leadership of WMS. In conjunction with the vision of the superintendent and central office, Mark is responsible to interface with parents, teachers, and students to create a caring, cooperative, and cutting-edge learning environment. His work and relationships with the faculty and staff of WMS is central to the vibrant educational community that Mark endeavors to continue. Therefore, his door is always open, and he is committed to giving his attention to the observations and suggestions of the teachers and staff in the school.

Our Assistant Principals – Cathi Gordon and Kevin Hoffman

Cathi and Kevin are responsible for the day-to-day logistics and planning for WMS. Additionally, they respond to discipline issues, manage the cafeteria, give administrative oversight to teacher teams for Grades 6 through 8, coordinate substitute teachers, organize and manage school-wide events and assemblies, and many other duties that the principal designates that keep WMS functioning effectively. 

Cathi spent 10 years as a seventh grade English teacher in Danvers and was an assistant principal in the Salem Public Schools before coming to WMS where she will enter her 17th year. 

Kevin was a middle school counselor for eight years in Norwood and Westboro before transitioning to a position as an Assistant Principal at Qualters Middle School in Mansfield. Mr. Hoffman's time outside of WMS is mostly spent chasing and entertaining his two daughters, ages 3 and 5. When he does have free time, Mr. Hoffman enjoys diy projects, reading, and exercising.

Each of our two Assistant Principals support six teaching teams, serving half of the student population each.  Entering sixth grade your child will be assigned a House which includes a designated Assistant Principal and Counselor. Our Assistant Principals support two Houses, two Clusters and two Teams, so they will be available to support you and your child throughout your WMS experiences.