DASD names O’Donnell as new Superintendent
Robert J. O’Donnell
DOWNINGTOWN — The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Robert O’Donnell as its next superintendent of schools, Monday.
“Our community asked for a strong leader, a good listener and an experienced superintendent,” said LeeAnn Wisdom, president of the DASD Board of Directors. “The board wanted...
DASD’s Lonardi to retire in June
Dr. Emilie Lonardi delivers the conferring of degrees during the 2021 DASD graduation ceremonies.
DOWNINGTOWN — During the February 9 Downingtown Area School District (DASD) board meeting, the board of directors approved the retirement of district superintendent, Dr. Emilie M. Lonardi, effective June 30, 2022. Dr. Lonardi has served as a superintendent for the past 24 years, with the last five in...
Octorara hires Orner as new superintendent
ATGLEN – The Octorara Area School District voted Monday night to hire Dr. Michele Orner as its next superintendent, to replace the retiring Tom Newcome.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Orner as the next superintendent of the Octorara Area School District,” said Lisa Bowman, president of the Octorara Area School Board. “After consulting with stakeholders across the district we are confident...
Taschner, school board put Coatesville on the right path
For the first time in a while, education seems to come first for CASD
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — It was hard not to read the headlines this week from the Coatesville Area School District and feel like, finally, things are moving forward.
From the final severing of ties to former district solicitor James Ellison, to the resignation of Board of Education President Neil Campbell,...
Passion for positive influence drives Taschner’s efforts
CASD superintendent stresses community involvement, academics, transparency
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Dr. Cathy Taschner
COATESVILLE – The desire to positively impact as many students as she can and a passion for Chester County are what drew Dr. Cathy Taschner to her new position as Coatesville’s Superintendent of Schools.
“There were a number of educators who want to be superintendent,...
CASD super candidates have vetting issues
Who looked into these folks and decided they were the best option?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There are times when reality trumps fiction for the completely incredible.
I had no plans to write again today about our pals at the Coatesville Area School District and frankly, would have been happy to work on the half-dozen other topics I have going elsewhere in the county. But, alas, sometimes you...
Coatesville district appoints interim superintendent
Dr. Leonard Fitts says he looks forward to opening communications
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
New Interim Superintendent Dr. Leonard Fitts speaks to the administrators, staff, and citizens present at Tuesday’s press conference.
CALN – The Coatesville Area School District School Board announced the appointment of Dr. Leonard Fitts as interim superintendent at a press conference held...
