SANFORD, Maine – The Sanford School Department is pleased to announce that Matt Petermann has been appointed as the new Director of Sanford Regional Technical Center, effective July 1st, 2023.
Petermann served as the Principal of Sanford High School and was nominated for School Committee approval at the June 12th School Committee meeting. Petermann is replacing Director Kathy Sargent.
“I’m extremely pleased to appoint Matt as the new Director of SRTC. Matt understands the relationship between SRTC and SHS and will be able to help SRTC continue developing its own identity further while having a shared identity with SHS,” Superintendent Matt Nelson said. “Matt is very visible and not afraid to roll up his sleeves to work hard and advocate for all students and staff. He understands the greater Sanford community and will hit the ground running to help SRTC keep moving forward.”
“I am very excited for the opportunity to take over as Director of Sanford Regional Technical Center,” Petermann said. “I love working with my hands, and I know we have a skilled labor shortage right now that we must address. Our students have an excellent opportunity to walk out the door with a job after attending SRTC.”
Petermann started his career at Sanford in 2003 as an English teacher. Before starting his career, Petermann served in the U.S. Army from 1993 to 2000, when he joined the U.S. Army National Guard, serving until 2003. He completed his student teaching at Noble High School in North Berwick.
Petermann was the Assistant Director and Assistant Principal for SRTC for three years starting in 2014. He worked on Sanford’s Career Pathways plan and was a liaison to help bring the two schools together in their new facility. Petermann became the Principal of Sanford High School in July 2017.
The Sanford School Department would like to congratulate Matt Petermann on his new role.