IN MEMORIAM: Paul Gorden
MASC regrets to inform you that Paul Gorden, former MASC Executive Director, passed away suddenly on March 3. He had celebrated his 97th birthday three days earlier.
Paul joined MASC in 1974 as a field representative and was appointed Executive Director in 1977. He served the Association in that capacity until his retirement in 1986.
As Executive Director, Paul was a staunch advocate for local control, and the role of school committees in public life. He created the model for the MASC Superintendent Search program and the MASC Policy Service. He was committed to strengthening the partnership between school committee members and school administrators, and connected with school leaders across the state.
In retirement, Paul remained an active life member, and was a welcome presence at many annual conferences and delegate assemblies. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Norma, who encouraged and accompanied him to many MASC events during his years as Executive Director and in retirement.
Godspeed.