Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez announced on Thursday that she will resign from the position in June after serving in the role for three years.
In a letter to staff and families, she said she is “committed to ensuring a smooth transition” and will work with the Worcester School Committee on that process.
Monárrez accepted a superintendent position in California without specifying the district. Before moving to Worcester, Monárrez had a long history in California. She started her career as a teacher focused on assisting English-learning students. Later she worked as a principal, assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent in districts around Los Angeles.
“I have come from this decision taking into account the needs of my family. As many of you know, my husband, Jesus, is retired, and this next chapter in our lives will allow us to spend more time together with our family and friends in our home state of California,” she wrote in the letter.
Mayor Joseph Petty said he’s enjoyed working with Monárrez over the past few years.
“Superintendent Monárrez’s vision for our scholars and her awareness of how to make schools better has brought the Worcester Public Schools to the next level,” he said in a statement. “I wish nothing but the best for Dr. Monárrez as she returns home, although she will be fondly missed by her Worcester Public Schools family.”
