Becoming an outstanding elementary principal requires a tool box full of a variety of skills.  Ms. Boucher has filled her tool box with skills gained from a variety of positions. Starting out as a special educator at the Valley Community School and the North American Family Institute, she moved to Goff Middle School where she served as a teacher, dean of students, and assistant principal. She served the students of Shea as assistant principal before landing as the principal at Varieur.

What has she done with those skills?  She has built productive and meaningful relationships with staff, students, and families. As one parent put it, “Ms. Boucher has built a special community of learning and excellence at Francis J. Varieur Elementary School. She brings 100 percent to her role as principal every day, challenges the students and the faculty to do more and be more. Importantly, Ms. Boucher is a gifted educational leader whose impact on the children lucky enough to attend this special school will be felt for years to come.”

She has also maintained a focus on school climate and culture to promote positive behaviors and to ensure the safety of every student.

Assistant superintendent Lee Rabbit approved of Bridget’s selection saying, “She is the kind of leader that earns respect and gives respect. She thinks outside the box and is self reflective in all that she does. She always wants the best for her staff, her students and their families.”

With a BA in education from Notre Dame College in New Hampshire, Ms. Boucher earned her teaching credentials at St. Andrew’s College in Scotland. She holds two Master’s degrees from Providence College - in special education administration and educational leadership.