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Spring-Ford School District Selects New High School Principal
Dr. Robert Colyer will continue working with community, and will build on work of predecessor Dr. Nugent.
ROYERSFORD, PA — Spring-Ford Area High School's new principal is Dr. Robert Colyer. The Spring-Ford Area School District Board of School Directors approved Colyer as the new Spring-Ford Area High School principal on July 20. He replaces Dr. Patrick Nugent, who announced his retirement effective August 7.
Colyer is well known in the Spring-Ford community as he has served the district, students and staff as a high school house principal for the last 14 years.
"I am honored to serve the high school staff, students and community in the new role of High School Principal. I am very proud of what Spring-Ford offers and the growth that we have achieved," Colyer said.
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"House principals" are part of an educational model that enables staff and administration to form relationships with students as they pass from grade to grade. The house system aims to create a supportive environment and build communication. Colyer served the class of 2022 since they were freshmen.
"I am eager to continue working with a great teaching staff, support staff, students and community to continue the legacy that Dr. Nugent built over the past two decades," said Colyer.
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Colyer holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University, a master's degree in Education and bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Mansfield University. He started his career in public education as a Special Education teacher in the Mechanicsburg Area School District in 1997.
Colyer transitioned into school administration in 2005 while working in the Central Bucks School District and in 2006 was hired as a house principal at Spring-Ford Area High School.
In addition to his work in the classroom and in a leadership role, Colyer has been actively involved in Spring-Ford's growing STEM initiatives, bringing new opportunities to students through clubs and business partnerships. He has coached a variety of school sports teams and serves as a coach for his children’s youth leagues.
Colyer lives in Collegeville, PA with his wife, Erin, and their two sons, Jack and Brady. He assumes his new role on August 10.
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