During the Tuesday, June 8, 2021 School Board Meeting the board recognized a long list of retirees, most of whom have been with the school department for many years.  The list includes administrators, teachers and long-term administrative assistants from each of the three schools. Perhaps the most notable retiree on the list is the Jeff Shedd, Principal of Cape Elizabeth High School.  Shedd has served as Principal since his hire on July 1, 2001 and has lead the high school through many changes and challenges.  Quite possibly, ending with the greatest challenge the past 14 months faced with the onset of a global pandemic. 

Superintendent Donna Wolfrom, who is also one of the retirees, noted that throughout Shedd’s career he has worked for six different superintendents and read several supportive comments from them.  Nate Carpenter, Cape Elizabeth High School Vice Principal, commended Shedd for being his mentor, “Over the past seven years I got to learn from the best administrator this person could ever learn from.  Jeff Shed has taught us all well. He has been unwavering in his leadership and the bar will continue to be held high because that is what Jeff would expect from all of us.  I speak on the entire Cape Elizabeth High School staff that we will miss you.  You have been a mentor, friend, an inspiration, and a great leader.”   School Board Chair Heather Altenburg said, “You are beloved in this in community.  You have done amazing work.  You are not just good, you are amazing. Thank you for all you have given this district, everyone you have touched, and everyone you have influenced.”

In recognizing Wolfrom’s retirement, Altenburg noted Wolfrom’s distinguished and successful career and added, “I am grateful that the last years have been here with us in Cape Elizabeth.  You have been thrown quite a few challenges since being here, with Covid-19 being the biggest challenge any superintendent has ever had to face.   You are steady, you are incredibly knowledgeable and you get things done, but at the center of all that is kindness that comes through.  You have brought the district together.”  Business Manager Marcia Weeks added, “Donna created an environment that encourages growth and learning.  I have looked forward to coming to work every day to be part of her team.”