Search for Worc. Superintendent: Michael Martirano

through the day with highs staying in the upper 70s. the search for the next superintendent in worcester county continues. the board of education has narrowed it down to two finalists. yesterday we met louis taylor — and today 47 abc’s lissette nu?ez has more about the other finalist. track 1 meet michael martirano — one of two finalists to be the next superintendent of worcester county schools. michael martirano, superintendent candidate “i spent many years as a science and math teacher, as a principal, assistant principal at all three levels. i understand curriculum, pedagogy, and what it takes to get good grades for kids.” track 3 for years martirano worked as an educator in prince george’s and anne arundel counties — before becoming the superintendent in st. mary’s county — where he says his proudest moment was raising the graduation rate over the course of his nine-year tenure. michael martirano, superintendent candidate when i started there it was in the low 80’s, when i left it was in the low 90’s track 4 martirano is now the superintendent for the state of west virginia. but his wish is to one day return to maryland. i made a list of school districts that i thought maybe one day i would like to work in and worcester county is always on that list, i’ve always been impressed with the leadership in worcester county” track 5 martirano tells 47 abc if he is chosen — he already has a plan in mind. which he calls the worcester county public schools vision plan where students sail to new horizons michael martirano, superintendent candidate that indicates and acknowledged the successes in the pastbut gives us an opportunity to look for areas of improvement and takes us to next levels of greatness.” track 6 martirano tells us his plan will focus on four things: improving instruction, having a safe and orderly environment for students, revising current programs in place, and community engagement. and tells 47 abc if chosen, he knows it will take a team effort. michael martirano, superintendent candidate when you have a superintendent, a board of education, and a county commission group working together wonderful things start happening for children.” track 7 lissette nu?ez 47 abc. board officials tell us they hope to make their decision by october – whoever it is — is expected to begin by july of next year. the parcc testing results are in – for maryland.