DR. JAMES GARVEY
Career at a Glance
Outstanding Contributor to Sports & Athletics
Worcester Public Schools Superintendent (1993-1999)
South High Community School- Principle (1989-1993)
Burncoat Middle School Principle- (1980-1989)
Providence Street Junior High School- Principle (1976-1980)
Worcester Public Schools- Assistant Director- Health,
Physical Education & Safety (1967-1976)
Established a new program for “At Risk students” at South High School as a joint venture with Worcester Public Schools, Norton Company and Worcester Youth Manpower Training Corporation. He coordinated and administered the South High/ Clark University Goddard Scholars Program designed for students who excelled in science and math. Garvey established a K-12 Geography/ Global Studies initiative with Clark University. He established and directed the first secondary level magnet school in Worcester, which is now a beacon of excellence. He established the first extended day program in the Worcester Public Schools designed for “At Risk” students using Theodore Sizer model components.