Maryellen Brunelle, EdD

Dr. Maryellen Brunelle served as the Superintendent of the Auburn Public Schools for 12 years.  Over the course of 34 years (in both Auburn and Tantasqua/Union 61) she has held multiple positions, including that of elementary teacher, principal, and Associate Superintendent before assuming the superintendency in Auburn.  Dr. Brunelle is a values driven leader who builds and nurtures strong relationships and teams, is committed to opening channels of communication, prioritizes equity, and ensures transparency in all processes in the pursuit of educational excellence.



In addition to teaching at Worcester State University, Maryellen serves as a mentor through the Boston College Doctoral Practicing School Administrators’ Program (PSAP). She earned her Bachelors in Elementary Education from UMass-Amherst, her Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Worcester State University and her Educational Doctorate from Boston College. She has served as President of the Worcester County Superintendents’ Association (WCSA) and the Southern Worcester County Educational Collaborative (SWCEC), and was as a longtime member of the statewide Early Literacy Task Force and on the Board member of Auburn Youth and Family Services.