The Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) has presented a 2026 Rising Star Award to Angela (Tianyi) Wang, Director for Business and Finance in the Lincoln Public Schools. She was honored at the association’s recent 60th Annual Institute in Falmouth.
MASBO established the Rising Star Award to acknowledge the value and contributions of outstanding professionals within the first 10 years of their career as a school business administrator. The award includes registration and travel expenses for the recipient to attend ASBO International’s Annual Conference & Expo.
Dr. Parry Graham, Superintendent of the Lincoln Public Schools, nominated Ms. Wang, citing the positive impact she has made in the district during her two years in the role. Dr. Graham noted that Ms. Wang helped redesign the internal budgeting process, creating more transparency for budget managers and the School Committee. She was also instrumental in securing a new five-year contract with the Department of Defense to operate the Hanscom School on the Hanscom Air Force Base, including improved forecasting and control systems for managing the contract.
“Angela is a key member of our district's leadership team, helping to inform the strategic direction of the district,” said Dr. Graham. “She oversees multiple departments, including facilities and food services, and is able to consistently build positive and productive relationships. She is a true rising star and a tremendous asset to Lincoln.”
A resident of Longmeadow, Ms. Wang previously worked as Payroll Director for Springfield (MA) Public Schools, Director for Business and Finance for Vernon (CT) Public Schools, and School Business Administrator for South Hadley (MA) Public Schools.
Ms. Wang said, “I am honored and humbled to receive this recognition. I feel this award is not only for me, but also for the colleagues, teams and mentors I have worked with over the years. I am grateful to MASBO, Lincoln Public Schools, Superintendent Graham, the School Committee, and the Administration team.”