EAST ROCKHILL — The Pennridge School District has hired Bradley Palmer as the new assistant superintendent for administration.
In his new role, Palmer, currently an assistant principal at Abington High School, will oversee, supervise and assist K-12 principals throughout the district. He will replace outgoing assistant superintendent Dr. Anthony Rybarcyk, who is resigning after nearly nine years at Pennridge to take a new position in another school district, according to a district press release.
“I am honored to join the Pennridge School District,” said Palmer. “I look forward to joining the district’s long tradition of excellence. I look forward to collaborating with the administrators, teachers, families, students, and community members to provide a world-class educational experience for our students.”
Palmer is a graduate of Temple University, where he earned a B.S. in science education and an M.S. in education. He is currently completing his doctorate in educational leadership at Arcadia University.
His area of research focuses on STEM education and inquiry-based science instruction. As a science teacher and department chair at Abington, Palmer assisted in district initiatives in the areas of STEM, Advanced Placement (AP) course implementation, development of Career Pathways Model, grade reconfiguration and block scheduling, said the release.
Superintendent Angelo Berrios of Pennridge enthusiastically welcomed Palmer’s appointment.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Palmer into the Pennridge family,” said Berrios. “His substantial experience and commitment to academic excellence make him a perfect fit for the assistant superintendent position. With a proven track record of achievements and an innovative leadership style, we view him as an invaluable addition to our district.”
“I am looking forward to partnering with Mr. Palmer to lead the Pennridge School District to its highest potential,” added Kathy Scheid, assistant superintendent of secondary education.
Palmer has also served as the co-chair of the Abington Educational Foundation and on the executive board of the Abington Community Taskforce (ACT), led by district leaders and local law enforcement to provide support and programs to support students involved in scouts, local churches and other charitable organizations. Pennridge will soon launch a similar program titled RAMPP (Ram Partnership Program), said the release.
