D-R Gets New Assistant Superintendent

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Department has a new Assistant Superintendent - Kerri Anne Quinlan-Zhou. She started the job on July 1.

Quinlan-Zhou, who has more than 20 years experience in education, previously worked in the Office of Instruction in the New Bedford Public School district for 11 years. Her position was Director of Fine Arts, where she oversaw the arts curriculum and instruction for 50+ teachers and worked alongside the building principals of 26 schools. As part of the position, she was also an “Instructional Liaison” to two schools where she met with the principals in a coaching/mentoring capacity.

Quinlan-Zhou says she is excited to begin her position at D-R. “There is much to do as we prepare for the new school year including preparations for teacher professional development in August and moving forward. This is in addition to the technology upgrades and curriculum development that we are working on which will support teachers and administrators 'right out of the gate,'” Quinlan Zhou said.

Quinlan-Zhou has a Masters in Educational Leadership and is nearing completion of her doctorate in Education from Northeastern. Prior to being an administrator in New Bedford, she was an administrator in Loudoun County, Virginia where she taught music. She is certified as a principal and served as a summer school principal for four years. She is also certified as a Pre-K teacher and Director.

Quinlan-Zhou grew up in Fall River. She replaces Gail Van Buren, who retired last year.