MOUNT GILEAD — The Mount Gilead Exempted Village Schools has a new leader.
Robert McQuate as the new Mount Gilead High School principal. McQuate most recently served as principal at Mansfield Senior High School.
His experience includes 10 years with the Mansfield City Schools as an assistant principal in both the middle and high school levels, and more than three years as a principal for Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center at both Abraxas and First Schools.
McQuate was hired after a lengthy selection process that attracted 16 applicants, collection of survey data from high school parents, students and staff, and a “Meet the Candidates” forum where school stakeholders provided input on the selection.
"Rob has demonstrated his commitment to student achievement and has led improved graduation rates, and attendance efforts throughout his career," said Mount Gilead Exempted Village Schools Superintendent Zack Howard. "While these are required attributes, his dedication to working collaboratively and engaging with students, staff and parents will undoubtedly benefit our school community."
“I am proud and excited to be the new principal of Mount Gilead High School," McQuate said. "It is an absolute privilege to be allowed to serve the students, parents, staff and community in Mount Gilead and become a part of the strong fabric that binds this history-rich area.”
“As a principal, I understand that student success is my highest priority in academics, extracurricular activities and personal development, while keeping a keen eye on the safety of my students at all times," he added.
McQuate plans to meet with community members this summer at the Unstoppables camp, alumni softball and baseball games, Fourth of July Celebration, and many other events in and around the community in preparation for his new role.
This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Former Mansfield Senior High administrator named Mount Gilead HS principal
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