Board of Education Makes More Administrative Appointments For 2012-13 School Year

The Wicomico County Board of Education at a special meeting on Tuesday, May 26 approved three administrative appointments for the 2012-13 school year, effective July 1. The Board was also informed that Vincent Pavic will begin serving as Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations on July 2.

Earlier in May, the Board appointed Patricia Blevins as Supervisor of Reading and Shelly Hall as an elementary assistant principal, effective July 1.

Supervisor of English and World Languages: Ellen Harlan

Ellen Harlan, currently serving as Principal of Fruitland Primary School, was appointed Supervisor of English and World Languages. Mrs. Harlan is a graduate of Salisbury University with bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership. She began her teaching career as an elementary teacher in 1994. During that time she served on curriculum writing and textbook selection teams, served as a new teacher mentor, and grade level chairperson. From 1999 to 2009 she was an assistant principal serving at Fruitland Intermediate, Westside Intermediate and Westside Primary. She became principal of Fruitland Primary in 2009. She has extensive experience providing a variety of professional development initiatives and has been a strong instructional leader.

Elementary Principal: Jason L. Miller

Jason L. Miller, currently serving as Assistant Principal of Prince Street Elementary School, was appointed an elementary principal. Mr. Miller is a product of Wicomico County Public Schools, graduating from Parkside High School. He began his career in Wicomico Schools as a teacher in July 2003 at Pinehurst Elementary School. He moved on to the role of a Mathematics Professional Development Coach assisting new teachers and delivering hands-on professional development through modeling and co-teaching. He was an assistant principal at Delmar and Westside elementary schools before his move to Prince Street in 2011. Mr. Miller has also served as an Adjunct Professor for Salisbury University. During his career here in Wicomico County, Mr. Miller has been recognized for his outstanding leadership in the Annual Math 24 Game Tournament, the Consistent Attire Program (CAP), and multiple Professional Development sessions and initiatives focused on student achievement in the areas of mathematics and reading.

Elementary Assistant Principal: Ryan W. Kessler

Ryan W. Kessler, currently a Parkside High School teacher, was appointed an elementary assistant principal. Mr. Kessler is serving as a Teacher of Advanced Placement Psychology, Certificate of Merit Psychology, and various social studies courses at Parkside High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University, a Master’s in Educational and School Leadership from Wilmington University, and is currently a candidate in the Doctoral Program with Wilmington University. Mr. Kessler began his career in Wicomico County Public Schools as a teacher in July 2005. During his tenure at Parkside High School, he has served as the chair of the Advisory Team, co-advisor of the junior and senior classes, assistant coach of the Unified Sports tennis team, and member of the Instructional Leadership Team for the School Improvement Plan. He co-designed an at-risk leadership program for students focused on building reading and relationship skills, participated in HSA tutorial evenings, assisted the school test coordinator with the security and implementation of the HSA, and as an administrative intern assists the Parkside administration with disciplinary referrals and action. Mr. Kessler is a member of the Salisbury University Academy for Leadership in Education 2010-2012 cohort and is a member of the Curriculum Council.

Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations: Vincent Pavic

Vincent Pavic will serve as Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations effective July 2. Currently, Mr. Pavic is serving as the Director of Human Resources for the County of Somerset in Somerset, PA, where he has served in that position since 2005. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice and his Master of Arts in Personnel Administration/Industrial Relations from Saint Francis College in Loretto, PA. He started his career as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Allegheny County Community College, and still serves as Adjunct Business Department Faculty at Mount Aloysius College and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. He was Personnel Director at Cambria County Community Action Council in Johnstown, PA (1997-2001), a benefits consultant at Kesslak Financial Group (one year), and Director of Human Resources for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (2002-2005). He is a National Member in the Society for Human Resource Management, Legislative Co-Chair for Cambria Somerset HR Association, Board Member of PA Worker’s Compensation Trust, and Board President for State County HR Professionals of Pennsylvania.