In 2010 William “Bill” Samaras retired from a 44-year career with the Lowell Public schools as a teacher and administrator, the last 19 as Headmaster of Lowell High School. During his tenure as Headmaster, Lowell High was named one of the top urban high schools by U.S. News and World Report and one of the best managed public schools by Boston Magazine. Born in Lowell, Bill was raised in the city’s Centralville neighborhood on Christian Hill and now resides in the city's Belvidere neighborhood. Bill holds degrees from Boston University, Salem State College, and Northeastern University. Since retiring from Lowell High School, Bill has held several positions with the Lowell City Counsel.