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Another characteristic Committee members noted was Hackett s ability to put others at ease. I liked his sense of humor, Committee member Zeina Marchant said. I thought that made the interview go quickly and really seemed to just bring out the best in all of us.
His experience helping guide a Massachusetts school district through the COVID-19 pandemic was also key. Helping people get through the pandemic is not just about helping them get through school, School Committee member Michelle Bergstrom said, but helping them get through the pandemic.
Hackett was one of two finalists discussed by Committee members. The other candidate was Dr. Mark McLaughlin, a superintendent in Merrimack, New Hampshire. The finalists were vetted by a screening committee consisting of Laurie Kirby, Jen Elineema, Ellen Whittemore, Bergstrom and Bolognese.