EASTON Superintendent Lisha Cabral is pleased to welcome four new members to the district administration team.
“We are delighted to welcome these seasoned professionals to the Easton Public Schools,” Superintendent Cabral said. “We are fortunate to benefit from a dedicated team of stellar faculty and staff, and our new colleagues are exceptional additions. We look forward to working together to serve the children and families of this wonderful town.”
Craig Davidson: Director of Special Services
Davidson is serving as the Director of Special Services and began in the role on July 1.
Davidson comes to the Easton Public Schools from the Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 where he served as the Director of Student Services since August 2020. Davidson oversaw the Student Services Office, assisting school staff in working with families to meet the unique needs of students through individualized learning programs.
Davidson also planned and provided professional development related to special education and support services, directed early education programming and services in collaboration with the early childhood coordinator, coordinated Tiered Focus Monitoring Reviews in the areas of Special Education and Civil Rights, and developed and managed grants related to the Student Services Office.
Previously, Davidson served as the Director of Special Education and Student Services for the Bourne Public Schools from 2018-2020, and as a Special Education Teacher at Bourne High School from 2009-2018.
“It’s been an exciting transition into the Easton Public Schools,” Davidson said. “I’ve been able to visit our summer programming, meet many key district stakeholders, and become familiar with the structures that are in place. I can’t wait to see the campus come alive in the fall with the return of students and staff.”
Davidson holds a master’s degree in Special Education for Moderate Disabilities 5-12 and a bachelor’s degree in Education in Psychology and Special Education from Bridgewater State University.
Merry MacDonald: Athletic Director
MacDonald has been appointed as the district’s new Athletic Director. She began in the position on July 1.
Most recently, she was the assistant athletic director at Fitchburg State University since 2012. She served as the department’s resource for all athletic compliance-related issues, as well as monitored NCAA initial and continuing eligibility and the academic progress of 375 athletes.
During this time, she also served as head softball coach at Fitchburg State University. In 2019, MacDonald was named Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. She also holds the record for most wins in Fitchburg State softball’s program history.
She holds a Master of Education in Athletic Administration from Springfield College, a Master of Business Administration in Business Management from Fitchburg State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Endicott College.
“I am so excited to be part of the Easton community that views athletics as an extension of the classroom and truly values the positive impact athletics play in the lives of students,” MacDonald said. “I look forward to continuing to build upon the rich traditions and success of OA athletics while ensuring that all athletes have a great experience and are prepared for their pursuit of success long after their playing careers have ended.”
Carols Perez: Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
Perez has been appointed as the district’s Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and will begin in the role on Aug. 14.
Perez most recently served as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director for Sharon Public Schools where she oversaw the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) program and a wide range of district activities aimed at improving equity and inclusion, including family and community engagement and staff training.
From 2018-2022, Perez served as the METCO Director for Hingham Public Schools where she was responsible for oversight of the METCO program of 42 students in grades K-12. She managed transportation for those students and the program grant, and worked to provide a culturally inclusive school environment for all students.
Perez also has previous legal experience and holds a Juris Doctor from the Suffolk University School of Law.
“I am a champion of social justice and strongly advocate for efforts to bridge the academic achievement gap and reduce marginalized peoples’ isolation in the communities that serve our students,” Perez said. “It is my belief that all students are capable of achieving everything they put their minds to through hard work, dedication, and perseverance.”
Perez holds a bachelor’s degree in Government and Applied Legal Studies from Suffolk University.
Livia Ramos: Director of Instructional Technology
Ramos was appointed to the position of Director of Instructional Technology and will begin in the role on Aug. 14.
Ramos has experience in a variety of areas, including educational leadership and management, curriculum development, systems administration, website development, data analytics, communications, and building strong relationships with all members of the educational community.
Ramos served for the last five years as Director of Data, Accountability, and Assessment for the Sharon Public Schools. She monitored state and federal accountability reporting, as well as advised administration of student assessment results and school/district accountability performance. She also facilitated data accessibility and gathering for strategic, district and school plans. She previously served as Communications Liaison for the Sharon Public Schools.
Prior to her roles in the Sharon Public Schools, Ramos served as a Data Analyst for the Catholic Schools Office (Archdiocese of Boston), an Elementary School Teacher at Huntington Elementary School, and a Learning Team Facilitator at the Brockton Public Schools.
“I am looking forward to joining the Easton Public Schools community,” Ramos said. “Working in a neighboring school district, I am very much aware of all the great work that has been taking place in Easton. I am thrilled to join such an outstanding team of administrators and educators. I look forward to getting to know each member of EPS, learning the needs and desires of the district, and working together to ensure that EPS continues to prepare students for the ever-changing technology landscape that awaits them in the years to come.”
Ramos holds a Master of Education from Curry College, a post-graduate degree in Educational Leadership from the University of New England, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Stonehill College.
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