Ryan Maher has been named the principal of East Heights Elementary School.
According to a release from Henderson County Schools, Maher has 20 years of experience in education, including experience as an assistant principal, instructional coach, and elementary classroom teacher.
Maher has served as an assistant principal at both Central Academy and Spottsville Elementary and previously worked as a Student Services/Instructional Coach at Central Academy, said the release.
His teaching experience includes Kindergarten, second grade, and fifth grade, along with experience as a Title I Math Specialist and Curriculum Coach.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Pittsburg State University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Scranton.
“I am excited and honored to join the East Heights Elementary family,” said Maher in the release. “This year marks my 20th year in education, and I am grateful for the many opportunities I have had to grow as an educator and serve students, families and staff. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of teaching Kindergarten, 2nd grade and 5th grade, as well as serving as an Instructional Coach. Most recently, I served as an Assistant Principal at Central Academy, where I continued to grow my passion for supporting students, teachers and school communities.
Each of these experiences has shaped who I am as an educator and strengthened my belief that every child deserves to feel valued, supported and capable of success. I am especially excited to bring my experience and enthusiasm to East Heights while learning from the incredible students, staff and families who make this school special. I look forward to building relationships, becoming an active part of the community and working alongside the East Heights team to make this a wonderful year for our students. I am thrilled to be joining the East Heights family and cannot wait to get started!”
HCS Superintendent Dr. Bob Lawson said Maher’s background will be beneficial in moving East Heights forward.
“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Maher as the next principal of East Heights Elementary,” Lawson in the release. “As East Heights continues to move forward with construction and renovation, Mr. Maher’s leadership, enthusiasm and commitment to building strong relationships will be important as the school enters this new chapter. His background in both classroom instruction and school leadership makes him a great fit to lead East Heights as we continue to pursue excellence.”
Maher replaces Erika Odom, who recently resigned from the East Heights principal position and has taken a teaching job at Bend Gate Elementary School.
