Avon Grove School District

Avon Grove Seeks Your Voice in Finding the Next Superintendent as Leadership Changes Loom

- by Timothy Alexander
Avon Grove School District

WEST GROVE, PA — The Avon Grove School District (AGSD) has officially started looking for its next Superintendent as Dr. M. Christopher Marchese prepares to step down on January 3, 2025. After more than eleven years with the district, Dr. Marchese will assume the role of Executive Director of the Lincoln Intermediate Unit.

Reflecting on his tenure, Dr. Marchese said, “It has been the greatest privilege of my professional career to serve this community. Our collective achievements—from innovative educational programs to state-of-the-art facilities—have positioned our students for extraordinary futures. While my chapter is closing, I have absolute confidence in the district’s continued growth and the incredible potential of our students, educators, and staff.”

The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) will lead the search, approved by the AGSD Board of School Directors at its October meeting. The CCIU’s no-cost service for Chester County schools will guide the district in finding a leader who can continue to build on its success while advancing its commitment to educational excellence.

To ensure the process includes community input, the CCIU will host a series of Zoom forums in January 2025. These sessions will gather feedback from parents, staff, students, and the broader community on the qualities they hope to see in the new Superintendent.

Zoom Schedule and Registration Links
Parents
Spanish-Speaking Parents, Community & Staff
Community-at-Large

“Dr. Marchese has been an exceptional leader who has guided our district through transformative years,” said Dr. Dorothy Linn, School Board President. “As we begin our search, we are committed to an inclusive process that will involve extensive community input. We look forward to identifying a visionary leader who will build on the strong foundation we have in place.”

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The Superintendent position has been posted on the CCIU website and multiple state and national platforms. Applications will remain open until January 22, 2025.

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