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KCSD School Board Announces District Assistant Superintendent
The Keystone Central School Board of Directors recently named Dr . Randy Zangara as the district ' s new Assistant Superintendent , following a recommendation from Superintendent Dr . Jacquelyn Martin . According to Dr . Martin , “ Dr . Zangara has a lot of experience , energy , and enthusiasm as an educational leader . He is already researching innovative ideas for attracting , retaining , and supporting employees . I am confident that he will successfully transition into his new role and be a valuable asset to our district and community .”
Currently , Dr . Zangara is the Executive Director of Career and Technical Education Partnerships at Pennsylvania College of Technology , and is responsible for working with school districts and career and technical centers across Pennsylvania and the east coast , to create opportunities for students .
Dr . Zangara brings a wealth of experience to this important leadership position . A graduate of Lycoming College and Bloomsburg University , Zangara began his teaching career at Williamsport Area School District in 1998 in Career and Technical Education , and subsequently taught Business Education .
After receiving his Masters in School Administration from Duquesne University , he was employed as a principal at various schools in the Williamsport School District before being named Career and Technical Education Director in 2013 . Zangara earned his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University and was named Dean of College Transitions and Student Success , as well as an Associate Professor at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2018 .
The leadership vacancy attracted eight qualified candidates . The superintendent facilitated a multi-step process which included authentic tasks , and several interview panels that consisted of faculty members , administrators , community members , students , parents , and school board members . Ultimately , Zangara was selected from the group of finalists who were evaluated by the school board and administrative cabinet members .
Zangara offered the following statement , “ I am honored to be recommended as the next Assistant Superintendent for the Keystone Central School DIstrict . Your community is filled with great students , engaged families , supportive community leaders , proactive school board members , industry partners , and of course , exceptional educators , support personnel , and administrators . I am very excited to get to work and even more excited to engage with the school community .”
Zangara is expected to begin his duties in the district on October 23 , 2023 and continue for a term of five years .
Dr . Zangara and his wife Tina reside in Williamsport . They are the parents of four daughters .
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