Council Rock Fills 4 Key Administrative Positions

NEWTOWN, PA — The Council Rock School Board approved the hiring of four new administrators at its April Board meeting, marking a change in leadership at three schools and charting a new direction for the district's information technology department.

The leadership changes follow the upcoming retirements of three longtime district educators: John Radick (Council Rock South), Rich Hollahan (Holland Middle), and Jill Kingston (Rolling Hills Elementary).

“Our retiring administrators have given decades of commitment to our students, staff, and families and have built strong, student-centered school communities grounded in excellence,” said Superintendent Dr. Andy Sanko. “These appointees distinguished themselves through a rigorous selection process, emerging as the top candidates from a broad and robust applicant pool.”

He continued, “We are confident that these leaders will continue to build on the foundation of excellence that defines Council Rock. This is a significant moment of transition in Council Rock — one that reflects both a deep appreciation for the past and great optimism for the future.”

Anthony Veneziale will succeed John Radick as principal of Council Rock High School South. He is currently an assistant principal at Council Rock High School North, having joined the district in 2021.

Veneziale holds a Master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and a certificate in educational leadership from Gwynedd Mercy University. He has worked in the North Penn and Lower Moreland school districts, bringing more than 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher and secondary

administrator to his new role at South.

Jeffrey Hunter will succeed Rich Hollahan at Holland Middle School. Hunter is a Council Rock graduate, Class of 1994, and is joining the district from the Lower Merion School District where he currently serves as the principal of Bala Cynwyd Middle School.

Hunter holds degrees from Lock Haven University and Arcadia University and has served the nation as a U.S. Marine. He has more than 27 years of experience in education, including serving as a principal at the elementary and secondary levels.

Matthew Beyerle will succeed Jill Kingston as the next principal of Rolling Hills Elementary School.

Matthew brings more than 14 years of experience to his new job as both a general and special
education teacher. He is coming to Council Rock from the School District of Philadelphia where he
currently teaches 4th grade.

Beyerle holds a Master's degree from the University of Virginia and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction. He has held administrative positions in the Upper Moreland School District and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Joe Torrieri will be the district's next Director of Education, Systems, and Information Technology.
He comes to Council Rock from the private sector, bringing more than 37 years of experience in information technology to the job.

Torrieri currently serves as the Director of Information Technology at the Franklin Institute. He holds degrees in civil and architectural engineering from Drexel University and has extensive IT experience, including work with the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the Diocese of Camden.

The new administrators will transition to their respective roles in Council Rock during the coming months.