Wellesley Public Schools [Mass.] is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Efe Igho-Osagie Shavers as the district's new METCO Director.
Dr. Shavers brings extensive expertise in educational equity, student advocacy, and counseling psychology. Most recently, she served as the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for Milton Public Schools and worked as a researcher and lecturer at Boston University.
A proven advocate for METCO students, Dr. Shavers spent six years as a School Counselor in Lexington Public Schools, where she facilitated tailored support groups and co-developed a K–5 anti-racism curriculum. Her commitment to the program is backed by her doctoral research, which highlights the personal and academic impact of the METCO program on Black students.
In her new role, Dr. Shavers aims to cultivate identity-affirming environments where all students feel safe, supported, and positioned for holistic success.
SOURCE: AI generated press release, July 21, 2026