\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Bethlehem, Pa.\u00a0 <\/em>On April 29, 2019, Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) will hire three new elementary school principals – all of whom earned their leadership credentials\/master\u2019s degrees through Lehigh University: Erin Hines, Erin Martin-Medina and Courtney Wertman-Stambaugh. They will be approved at the BASD board meeting, which is open to the public.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n East Hills Middle School Auditorium, 2005 Chester Ave., Bethlehem<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Martin-Medina was an assistant principal and principal in Allentown School District from 2011-present. Prior to that she was a teacher in Allentown School District from<\/p>\n 2007-2011. She earned a Master\u2019s in Educational Leadership with a K-12 principal certification from Lehigh University in 2012.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lehigh University’s Educational Leadership program, based in the College of Education, has had a longstanding relationship with BASD. Both Dr. Joseph J. Roy, BASD superintendent, and Dr. Jack Silva, BASD assistant superintendent, hold degrees from Lehigh.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe know the high quality of the program and that Lehigh graduates are committed to public education and to social justice,\u201d Roy said. \u201cWe are fortunate to bring on board three outstanding new principals – all with a strong academic background from Lehigh.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dr. William Gaudelli, dean of Lehigh\u2019s College of Education, said the College is proud of these alumnae.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe College is committed to providing the highest quality of professional education in our community and beyond and these appointments underscore that commitment,\u201d Gaudelli said. \u201cCongratulations to them and BASD and we look forward to hearing about all of the great work that they will do leading their schools.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The three principals said they look forward to working together.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe fact that we all have a similar educational background and foundation is a strength,\u201d said Martin-Medina, herself a product of BASD (Fountain Hill Elementary, Broughal Middle and Liberty High). \u201cWe understand the importance and power of collaboration with one another and within the community. As we transition into our new positions, I see us supporting one another across buildings as well as tapping into the many resources that Lehigh University has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n They also praised the leadership development and mentorship they gained through Lehigh\u2019s College of Education.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cA strong partnership has developed between BASD and Lehigh University,\u201d<\/p>\n Wertman-Stambaugh said. \u201cI am honored to be part of both educational institutions, as both exemplify the true essence of meeting the needs of 21st century learners.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\nBASD Board of Education Meeting Monday, April 29, at 7 p.m.<\/h1>\n
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\nBarbara Clymer
\nExecutive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools
\nBethlehem Area School District
\n1516 Sycamore Street
\nBethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017
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