Gorham Superintendent Ted Sharp announced Monday that he would retire effective June 30, 2015, after 11 years in Gorham.

Sharp’s announcement came during his meeting with teachers, administrators, staff and School Committee Chairman Dennis Libby. Sharp said he’s beginning his 50th year as an educator.

“It was almost exactly 11 years ago today that I first stood before you, letting you know who I am and what my core beliefs about education and about life are, by sharing stories of certain personages and events in history, stories that would enable everyone to begin to understand, and, perhaps to appreciate this new superintendent’s principles and beliefs, as we began our journey together,” Sharp said in his comments released by his assistant, Rhonda Warren.

Sharp told the gathering he is pleased with the work they have accomplished together and thanked each for their dedication.

“We have much work before us this year and I look forwards to the challenges and the opportunities with great energy and enthusiasm,” Sharp said in the statement.