New principal likely to take helm at Waynesboro HS

By Bob Stuart

Published: April 29, 2008

If the Waynesboro School Board approves the change at its May 13 meeting, there will be a new principal at Waynesboro High School for the next school year.
Three-year principal Sue Wright is slated to move to the central office position of coordinator of elementary education and k-12 literacy.
Current Waynesboro High Assistant Principal Tim Teachey would replace Wright as the new high school principal.
Waynesboro Schools Superintendent Robin Crowder said Wright had applied for the position, which is a restructured one necessitated by the pending retirement of Betsy Mierzwa, the school district’s director of federal programs and career and technical education.
Crowder praised Wright’s leadership at Waynesboro High.
“Sue Wright has truly been a gift to the school division and Waynesboro High,’’ he said. “While it is difficult to place her in a different position that she applied for and was interested in, it is reassuring and comforting to know Tim Teachey has the background and readiness.”
Wright said she has enjoyed her four years at Waynesboro High.
“I’ve found the Waynesboro High students full of positive energy, willing to take on academic challenges and wanting a voice in running their school,’’ Wright said.
She said the school’s staff “is also very supportive of the administration.”
“I hope I’ve given as much to Waynesboro High School as it has given to me,’’ Wright said.
She said her heart is in instruction, and her new role will allow her to work k-12 with instruction.
During his education career in Waynesboro, Teachey has served at the elementary, middle and high school levels, including a stint as the boys basketball coach at Waynesboro High.
Wright’s education career has also included service as a Waynesboro High assistant principal and principal of Westwood Hills Elementary.
Crowder said “the faculty clapped” when Teachey’s recommended elevation to principal was relayed to them last week.
“It is really a match for his skills and ability,’’ Crowder said. “Our students and staff will benefit from Tim’s leadership.”