Springfield's superintendent of public schools has announced his retirement.
Daniel Warwick says he will finish out the current school year before he retires, after 48 years of service as an educator, supervisor, and administrator.
"I am deeply honored and privileged to have spent my entire 48-year career in the city I was born and raised in and that I deeply love," expressed Superintendent Warwick. "It has been a journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and the unwavering support of an incredible community."
Mayor Domenic Sarno joined Warwick for his announcement and praised Warwick's commitment to the district.
Mayor Sarno states, “Bitter-sweet, Dan Warwick has been a great friend and a tremendous Superintendent for our Springfield Public Schools. We had an excellent working relationship and together we were able to accomplish and advance so many positive outcomes, programs, initiatives and improvements in our district. He will be dearly missed. I wish him continued success and good health on a well-deserved retirement.”
The school committee Is searching for his replacement.