THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 8, 2024 Page 5 New Malden Superintendent of Schools is already making his mark this school year Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel stresses collaboration and communication By Alexia Lima Malden High School Blue and Gold D r. Timothy Sippel was hired by the Malden School Committee to succeed former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy in May, after considering fi nalists. Dr. Sippel took the reins offi cially on July 1 and has been on the job since then. Dr. Sippel’s diversely rich background in education made him uniquely qualifi ed for the position, given the infl uence of diversity in the city of Malden. Whether one is considering his previous experience as a teacher and school leader in Los Angeles and Pasadena, California, or his recent position as a district administrator in Cambridge and for the Worcester Public Schools, there is no questioning how Dr. Sippel’s vast knowledge of the public school system can be an asset to head up Malden’s school leadership team. “Throughout my career, I intentionally have sought positions as AT THE GAME: Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel (second from left) has become a regular fan of the Malden High football team. Recently, he attended a game along with Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo (left) and Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Komal Bhasin, who is shown at right with her two sons and has also become a regular attendee at MHS football games. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) a teacher and as a principal and then as a district administrator in districts where there is a very diverse community, just because I think it is really important to be a part of a diverse community,” Dr. Sippel said. “I enjoy learning about new cultures and meeting people from diff erent cultures.” Dr. Sippel said that while his previous experiences were valuable to him as an educator, he SUPT. AT TOWN HALL: New Malden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel has conducted a number of “town hall” meetings where he makes a presentation at a school or for a group and then fi elds “live” questions. Above he is shown at the SEPAC Town Hall at the Salemwood K-8 School earlier this week. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) does not want to incorporate previous administrative practices into Malden without the community’s input. ”I have been in education for 33 years. I was a principal. I taught elementary school. I was a high school principal, all of that,” Dr. Sippel said, “but I was not here.” INTER VIEW AT MHS: Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel is interviewed by Alexia Lima of Malden High School’s Blue and Gold student newspaper. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) “So, I want to hear from the people who live here and who go to school here, who work here, who have invested their lives here, and learn what they think before we make any big decisions,” Dr. Sippel added. The signifi cance of the superintendent’s role in our community cannot be understated, which is SUPERINTENDENT | SEE PAGE 16 More Choices. More Savings. LOCK IT IN WHILE YOU CAN. YOU PICK. 12, 18 OR 24-MONTH CD. 4.25% Member FDIC | Member DIF APY* *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. There’s Every Bank, Then There’s
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