The Rochester School District and Superintendent Annie Azarloza have agreed to part ways, effective June 30, 2025.* Azarloza has been on administrative leave since February 13, 2025.

Azarloza began the role as Superintendent on July 1, 2024. In a statement, she expressed her appreciation to the Rochester students, families, and school staff for their support during her time with the district.

Jared Fulgoni will serve as Interim Superintendent, and Sherri L. Nichols has been named Assistant Superintendent, effective July 1.

Fulgoni, 58, lives in Eliot, Maine. He earned a Master of Education from the University of New Hampshire, a Bachelor of Arts from Plymouth State University, and completed graduate coursework at Harvard University.

He holds administrative certifications in Massachusetts, New York, and New Hampshire, including licensure as a superintendent and principal.

Fulgoni’s recent positions include Superintendent of Schools for Regional School Unit #63 in Maine and previously for Amesbury Public Schools in Massachusetts. In these roles, he led strategic planning initiatives, introduced new pre-K and special education programs, and oversaw multimillion-dollar school construction projects.

*The terms of Azarloza’s departure have not yet been released and will be updated when available.