Taunton middle school gets new principal

TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — A middle school in Taunton has a new principal.

Superintendent John Cabral said Thursday that Jaimie Pereira will begin her new position at Joseph H. Martin Middle School on July 1.

Before that, she was the associate principal at Taunton High School since 2016. Prior to this, she worked in other schools in the district, including Friedman Middle School from September 2003 to June 2015.

Cabral said that “as a former Martin student herself, Jaimie has a deep understanding of what it means to be part of the school community and how students’ experiences at the school can positively impact their futures. I greatly look forward to seeing her continue to build upon the Martin school’s excellent work.”

Pereira graduated from Taunton High School in 1995.