Stephanie Sibley. Photo by Cedrina Missamou.
Malden High School has spent it summer hiring new faculty, faculty which now includes includes new Boyle House Principal, Stephanie Sibley.
Sibley has previously worked as a principal at both Excel, in South Boston, and Greater Egleston High School. Sibley coworkers described her as a caring and loving individual, whose love for the students pushes her to go that extra mile in order to help students reach their full potential.
Only a few months into the school year, Sibley has already done a lot. She revamped inhouse intervention, coming up with the new guidelines for in house suspension, a part of the restorative justice system. She did so by building off of the idea of creating a community where students have a real second chance. One of SIbley’s goal’s as an educator is to find progressive way to support students when they make a mistake.
Sibley states, “I feel like I’ve been here a long time, even though it’s only been a few months.”
The Holland House Principal Marilyn Slattery, who has known Sibley for six years prior to her recent employment introduced Sibley to MHS. “The school intrigued her, because she was looking to make a change in her life, so basically, instead of taking a right off the expressway, she just took a left and went to Malden,” said Slattery.
Slattery went on emphasize that Sibley “epitomizes the phrase tough love,” explaining that Sibley is clear and consistent and goes by the rules, but cares for her students deeply, corroborating what Sibley’s previous co-workers have said about her.
Jenkins house principal Sheeran Escovitz was also involved in Sibley’s hiring process. Escovitz stated that Sibley stood out the most because of her past experience in Boston that prepared her for her current job. Sibley work ethic is also extremely useful because she is good with communication, clear with directions, passionate, and building positive strong relationships with students.
Sibley, herself, described Malden High School in three words: diverse, welcoming, and community. Most of the faculty at Malden High who have met with Sibley can say she is a great fit for Malden High.
