Dir. of Finance and Operations
Dear WSD Community,
It is with sadness and gratitude that the Winooski School District (WSD) announces Nicole Mace’s departure as Director of Finance and Operations, effective May 1, 2023.
Mace, who has accepted a job as Dean of Administration for the Community College of Vermont (CCV), is working closely with Superintendent McMannon on a transition plan that will make her available to support the WSD fiscal services team through the remainder of the fiscal year.
Nicole’s passionate approach to public education, grounded in equity for all, has served WSD wonderfully over the past three years. Mace has been instrumental in skillfully navigating the financial challenges and opportunities throughout the pandemic and our capital project to achieve fantastic and forward-thinking financial results for the Winooski community. She has managed to grow our student transportation system by galvanizing local residents and government agencies. Mace wears many hats in the Winooski community and is confident that her role with CCV will allow her to bring her full set of skills and passion for education, equity, and inclusion, while at the same time creating some space between her work, family, and community.
In a note Mace sent to WSD staff announcing her resignation, she ended with the following statement:
“As a community, we have a huge opportunity ahead of us to set clear priorities, measure our progress, and collectively hold ourselves accountable for the outcomes of WSD students. WSD has all the right ingredients to provide an exceptional and equitable education to its students. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with and learn from each of you over the past three years. I look forward to continuing to partner with the WSD as a community member and parent for many years to come.”
We are grateful for the impact that Nicole Mace has made on the WSD community and know that she leaves behind very big shoes to fill.
Sincerely,
Sean McMannon, WSD Superintendent
WINOOSKI SCHOOL DISTRICT, 60 NORMAND ST., WINOOSKI, VT 05404
PHONE (802) 655-0485 FAX (802) 655-7602 www.wsdvt.org