THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 Page 11 New teachers begin their RPS journey with Orientation Week Educators welcomed to Revere Public Schools ahead of the 2026-27 school year Special to Th e Advocate R evere Public Schools (RPS) welcomed new teachers last week as educators gathered for New Teacher Orientation, an annual program designed to introduce new staff members to the district, its schools and the community they will soon serve. The orientation, which was facilitated by RPS educators Matt Costa, Christina Porter, Nancy Martel, Ann McLaughlin, Rick Norris, Michelle Vail and Jill Foley, provided new teachers with an opportunity to become familiar with the district before students return for the fi rst day of school on Aug. 25. Throughout the week, the new educators were taking part in professional development and training while learning about district resources, expectations, programs and the diverse community that makes up Revere Public Schools. The week kicked off last Monday with a welcome from Assistant Superintendents Ann McLaughlin is shown addressing the teachers. Dr. Richard Gallucci addresses the teachers. Dr. Richard Gallucci, Dr. Danielle Mokaba-Bernardo and Dr. Lourenço Garcia. Each spoke about the excitement surrounding the arrival of a new group of educators and the important role they will play in the lives of Revere students and families. The assistant superintendents encouraged the new teachers to view their arrival not simply as the beginning of a new job but as the start of a journey within RPS. They spoke about the collaborative culture of the district and the opportunity educators have to grow professionally while building meaningful relationships with students, colleagues and families. Gallucci also highlighted the supports available to educators throughout the district, emphasizing that new teachers are not expected to navigate their fi rst year in Revere alone. From school-based colleagues and administrators to mentoring, professional development and district-level resources, RPS has developed a network of supports designed to help educators grow, succeed and thrive. That support begins during orientation. In addition to training and professional development, the week allows new teachers to learn more about Revere itself — an important part of understanding the students and families they will serve. The district’s mentoring program will continue that work throughout the school year, connecting new educators with experienced colleagues who can provide guidance and support as they settle into their classrooms. For Costa, Porter, Martel, Shown above and below: Incoming RPS teachers listen to administrators during the recent orientation. (Photos courtesy of RPS) McLaughlin, Norris, Vail and Foley, New Teacher Orientation is also an opportunity to begin building connections among educators who might work in diff erent schools and grade levels but are beginDr. Lourenço Garcia welcomes the new teachers during the orientation. ning their RPS experience together. Those relationships can become an important support network as teachers move through their fi rst year in the district. With the opening of school, the new teachers transitioned from orientation and preparation to their individual schools and classrooms, where they are meeting colleagues, students and families. RPS continues to recruit candidates for several remaining vacancies, with many of the openings concentrated in special education and English as a second language positions. Qualifi ed educators interested in joining RPS can view current openings and apply through the employment portal. However, for the newest educators, the hiring process is complete, and a new chapter has begun — one that offi cially got underway as Revere students returned to their classrooms on Wed., Aug. 25.
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