Global Learning Charter Public School Names Matthew St. Jean to New Position as Dean of Students

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. - Sept. 25, 2025 - PRLog -- Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS) has named Matthew St. Jean to the newly created position of Dean of Students.

St. Jean first joined GLCPS in 2013 as the physical education teacher before departing several years later to teach physical education in another school system. A New Bedford native, St. Jean attended New Bedford High school where he played varsity baseball and football and ran track. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2012 where he was a member of the football team.

The Dean of Students, under the direct supervision of the School Principal and in cooperatio with the Vice Principal and Director of School Culture, provides general assistance in a wide variety of school administrative functions including student behavior management, classroom support, building management and developing school culture. The position serves all grades 5-12.

St. Jean will serve as a resource for teachers regarding student achievement, attendance, behavior and other needs. He will provide supplemental support in areas that inhibit student achievement and communicate regularly with GLCPS families to maintain a positive relationship. He will assist with maintaining a safe and secure campus creating a positive school image.

"Matthew is a great addition to our staff and well known to us as a team player. Known here affectionately as "Coach" our families are delighted to welcome him back," said Stephen Furtado Jr., Executive Director of GLCPS. "The new position provides us with the support and leadership we provide for our students and staff and we are pleased to bring Matthew on board for this important role."

About Global Learning Charter Public School

Open to New Bedford residents, Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS) is a tuition-free public charter school that currently serves 500 students in grades 5-12. Launched in 2002 as a Horace Mann charter school, GLCPS became a Commonwealth charter school in 2006. In order to generate a culture of personalization, the school setting and class sizes are deliberately small. Students, faculty and administration know each other well and teachers are able to tailor the curriculum to the needs and level of each student. GLCPS offers an exciting and challenging interdisciplinary curriculum that follows and builds upon the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Students learn to work collaboratively in teams, use technology meaningfully in their coursework, strengthen all elements of their communication skills, as well as develop the necessary skills to become engaged and ethical contributors to a global society.  GLCPS capitalizes on the exceptional resources of the region (for example, marine sciences), and ties these resources to their curriculum and instruction. Additional information is available on the school's website at www.glcps.org or call 508-991-4105.