Andover Public Schools -

Show submenu for District
Show submenu for School Committee
Show submenu for Departments
Show submenu for Families & Students
Show submenu for Staff
Show submenu for

Superintendent's Office

Keith Taverna

Keith Taverna
Superintendent
Email Keith Taverna

Alison Phelan
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Email Alison Phelan

Superintendent's Office
Physical Address
30 Whittier Court
Andover, MA 01810
Phone: (978) 247-7010

APS Superintendent Search Page

Message from Mr. Taverna

Dear APS staff, families, and the Andover community,

I would like to express my gratitude for your support during my tenure as interim superintendent. As I shared during my conversations with the community, Andover is truly a special place, and I am honored and excited to lead the district as permanent superintendent.

I believe that no leader works alone. The success of APS students depends on a strong partnership among administrators, educators, and families. Together, we must ensure that our students learn in an environment that fosters engagement and lifelong learning.

Thank you for your continued confidence in APS.

Keith Taverna

About Mr. Taverna: 

Mr. Taverna is a familiar face in our schools and community. He was appointed as superintendent in June 2026 after serving as interim superintendent from March through June 2026. He brings extensive experience in educational leadership, school finance, and district operations.

Prior to his appointment as superintendent, Mr. Taverna served as Andover Public Schools’ Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Finance from 2022 to 2026, overseeing the district’s financial and administrative functions and supporting the alignment of resources with the district’s strategic priorities.

Before joining Andover, Mr. Taverna spent 12 years with Danvers Public Schools, where he held several leadership roles, including Interim Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Personnel. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Administration from Worcester State College in Worcester, Massachusetts, earned in 2007.

Mr. Taverna holds Massachusetts licensure as a Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and as a School Business Administrator.

Superintendent's Advisory Council

The purpose of the Superintendent's Advisory Council is to share meaningful conversations, receive candid feedback, and solicit the council’s insights and ideas as liaisons for the Andover community. 

Superintendent & Student Advisory Council

The first Superintendent and Student Advisory Council launched in the 2025–26 school year, with twenty-six Andover High School students meeting regularly with the superintendent. The primary purpose is to empower high school students with insights into the workings of the school district. The SSAC offers students a platform to contribute their perspectives on a range of district initiatives and actively participate in a council to provide the superintendent with non-binding consultation.

Budget Advisory Council

The purpose of the Budget Advisory Council is to facilitate productive conversations and to identify community priorities in developing a balanced budget with transparency and in partnership with key stakeholders. 

Redistricting Advisory Council

The Redistricting Advisory Council consists of APS staff members and APS parents/guardians. The role of the ad-hoc advisory council is to provide non-binding consultation to the superintendent and her administrative team during the APS redistricting process and implementation.