Assabet ValleyRegional Technical High School

Superintendent-Director
Mr. Ernest F. Houle

Mr. Houle was appointed Superintendent-Director of the Assabet Regional Vocational School District in December 2014 and has worked in career and technical education since 1996. He earned a bachelor's degree in Occupational/Vocational Education and a master's degree in Educational Leadership and Management through Fitchburg State University. Prior to his career at Assabet, Mr. Houle worked as a Metal Fabrication and Welding Technology teacher, Director of Community Education, and Principal at Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District in Lexington, Massachusetts. He and his family reside in Leominster.

508-263-9602

Superintendent Web Page

Director of Business Operations
Ms. Maria Silva

My career started at Greater Lawrence Technical School in 2001 working in the payroll department.  In 2006 I then became the Executive Assistant to the Principal.  In 2011, I transitioned back into the Business Office as the Assistant Business Manager until 2014 when I became the School Business Administrator.  I earned my Bachelor's degree in Business Finance in 2003 and my MBA with a Master's Certificate in Forensic Accounting in 2013 all from Southern New Hampshire University.  In 2018, I completed my Masters degree in Middle and Secondary Education from American International College. I reside in Andover, MA with my family. 

508-263-9604

Business Office Web Page

Principal
Mr. Mark Hollick

Mr. Hollick has served in the district since 1992 and has worked in public education since 1992. He earned a bachelor’s degree at Bridgewater State University and master’s degree at Framingham State University. He and his family reside in Hudson.

508-263-9610

Principal's Web Page

Director of Academic Programs &  Title I
Mr. Robert McCann, III

Mr. McCann has served in the district since 2000 and has worked in public education since 1998. Prior to coming to Assabet, Mr. McCann worked in the Worcester Public Schools. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Worcester State University. Mr. McCann previously worked as the Director of Curriculum at Assabet and taught for years in the Social Studies Department. Mr. McCann also teaches curriculum design to CTE teachers at Fitchburg State University as an adjunct professor. He and his family reside in Worcester.

508-263-9605

Academic Office

Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Mrs. Alyssia Berghaus

Mrs. Berghaus has served in the district and worked in public education since 2002. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Syracuse University. Prior to her career at Assabet, Ms. Berghaus worked in the Office of Residence Life at Syracuse University. She and her family reside in Maynard.

508-263-9626

Guidance Web Site

Director of Special Education
Dr. Charla Boles

Dr. Charla Boles has been a member of the district since August of 2002. Dr. Boles received her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Southern Illinois University and a Certificate of Advanced Study from Northern Illinois University. Dr. Boles received her doctoral degree from Illinois State University. Her extensive experience in Special Education includes service as a Special Education teacher and Special Education Team Chairperson. Dr. Boles resides with her family in Groton, Massachusetts.  

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Director of Technical Programs
Mr. Bryant Laflamme

Mr. Laflamme has served the Assabet district since 2003. Prior to coming to Assabet, Mr. Laflamme worked in manufacturing and construction.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in Occupational Education Curriculum & Leadership from SUNY Empire State College and master’s degrees in Occupational Education from Fitchburg State University. Mr. Laflamme holds a Master Plumbing license, Oil Burner and Solidworks certifications.  Mr. Laflamme taught from 2003 until 2016 in the Advanced Manufacturing program and an academic engineering elective from 2008 - 2020. Mr Laflamme served as the Supervisor of Cooperative Programs and Placement from 2016 - 2020. He and his family reside in Douglas.

508-263-9608

Vocational Office

Assistant Principal/Dean of Students
Grades 9&11
Mr. Gerald Gahagan

Mr. Gahagan has served in the district since 2007 and has worked in public education since 1997. He earned a bachelor's degree at Salem State College and a master's degree at Worcester State College. Prior to his career at Assabet, Mr.Gahagan worked as a business teacher and in various administrative positions for the Worcester public school system. He and his family reside in Worcester.

508-263-9612

Dean of Students Web Page

Assistant Principal/Dean of Students
Grades 10&12
Patrick O'Rourke 

Mr. O’Rourke has served in the district and worked in public education since 2007. He earned a bachelor’s degree at Worcester State College and a master’s degree at Cambridge College. Prior to his career at Assabet, Mr. O’Rourke worked for the Department of Youth Services as a caseworker in the Worcester area. He and his family reside in Millbury.

508-263-9620

Dean of Students Web Page

Assistant Director of Career and Technical Education
Mrs. Kerri Baltramaitis
Mrs. Baltramaitis has served in the district since 2006 and has worked in public education since 2004.  She earned her bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Johnson & Wales University and masters degree in Occupational Education from Fitchburg State University.  Mrs. Baltramaitis previously worked as the Hospitality Instructor in the Culinary Arts Department at Assabet for 15 years before transitioning into the position of Assistant Director of Career & Technical Education.  She resides in Whitinsville with her family.

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