It is an honor to serve as the Principal of Pocono Mountain West High School and be a proud member of the Panther Community. As a school staff, we look forward to making this year a safe, positive, and encouraging experience for West students and their families. Parents and families can be confident that students will have access to great staff, opportunities to excel in academics, and be challenged in a manner that promotes productive growth.
Among the many goals we have as educators are to promote and foster appropriate positive behaviors, encourage good citizenship, and develop in students a sense of pride in their school and community. It is at our core that we want to provide our students the opportunities to learn and grow. Achieving these goals requires strong communication, a focus on student academic growth and achievement, social development, and a dedication to our school community. At WHS, we will achieve all of these together.
If you ever have a question or need to discuss any ideas or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
There are many opportunities for you to get involved in. Find a club, sport or after school activity to meet fellow students and have fun. Remember to come to school each day, arrive on time and study hard. You will achieve academic excellence if you take advantage of all the support services available to you in school. Best wishes and good luck for a wonderful school year.
I am very excited and proud to begin my second year as a West High School assistant principal. I eagerly anticipate welcoming all of our incoming freshmen and their families, as well as our returning upperclassmen. This year I will be working with all of the freshmen as they transition into high school. I look forward to helping all students achieve academic success with our rigorous and engaging curriculum and various athletic and intramural opportunities that are taught and coached by our experienced, caring staff. I encourage all students to seek out and join clubs, athletics and student organizations, as they are a great way to meet new friends. Preparing our students for life outside of school as a contributing member of society is something I care deeply about. After serving twenty-two years in the United States Navy and with the United States Marine Corps all over the world, I’ve experienced first hand how fortunate we are to have the educational opportunities we have in this country. Whether our students choose college, trade schools, service in the Armed Forces or following their passions in life, I can say with pride that West High School will prepare them for what life brings their way. If there's anything specific you'd like to discuss or need assistance with as you prepare for the upcoming school year, feel free to reach out to me.
I'm fortunate to begin my second year as an assistant principal at West High School. This year I will be the 11th grade assistant principal which is exciting because I get to watch them continue to grow academically and in sports and activities that they are passionate about.
I'm looking forward to seeing all of our students and staff after the long summer break. I look forward to another year of helping both our students and our staff meet their academic goals. I hope to be able to inspire and encourage our school community to continue to learn, to grow, and to show Panther PRIDE!
