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Jennifer Frederick was hired as the new secondary principal for the Williamsburg Community School District in June, replacing Michael Jones following his resignation.
Frederick has a history in Williamsburg, as she was previously one of the kindergarten teachers in the district. The kindergartners that were part of her class will be her new seventh and eighth graders at the high school.
Frederick, a graduate of Central High School, attended Penn State University and went on to receive her master's at Point Park University. At Point Park, she received her principalship certification.
"I wanted to become a principal to have a more significant impact on students, staff and the school community," Frederick said. "I am a teacher at heart and a lifelong learner. Becoming a principal allows me to expand my knowledge and skill set in education."
Frederick cites her time as one of the kindergarten teachers as setting the foundation for her vision of what a Williamsburg High School student is and can achieve.
"My goals include continuing to strengthen community involvement by promoting school activities, enriching opportunities for students to become successful citizens, and empowering teachers to educate the future generation," Frederick said.
Frederick is not planning on major changes to the high school at this time.
"I plan on being consistent reinforcing the current policies and procedures by providing a safe learning environment for students and staff to learn," Frederick said.
Though not a native of Williamsburg, Frederick enjoys being a part of the community.
"I appreciate when community members share generational stories about the town's history, the members and their families that lived here," she said. "I am most excited to see students work through their school careers at the secondary level and reach their full potential to graduate and become productive members, leaders, and citizens in today's society."
She credits her main mentor as Jennifer Metzler, the current elementary school principal, who was her administrator when she was the kindergarten teacher and the Special Education teacher.
She also noted that her team from the Huntingdon Area School District provided her with knowledge in the education field.
"Having worked professionally with Mrs. Frederick over the past seven years at the elementary school, I know she will be an asset to WHS as she has already built many positive relationships with families and staff members in the district," Metzler said. "Mrs. Frederick has the qualities to lead and motivate students and staff to reach their fullest potential to provide the best learning environment. I am excited to be able to continue to work with her on an administrative level to do great things for the district and the community."
Frederick and her family currently reside in Martinsburg.
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