Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Lionville principal to head state association
DOWNINGTOWN » Dr. Jonathan G. Ross, principal of Lionville Middle School, has been selected as the 2020-2022 president of the Pennsylvania Principals Association.
Ross has served in the role of middle school principal for over 19 years.
Ross began his career in public education in 1992 as a middle school learning support teacher. In 2001, his professional dreams were realized when he became principal of his own school – Drexel Middle School in the Upper
Darby School District.
In 2010, Ross was appointed principal of Lionville Middle School in the Downingtown Area School District.
“I am extremely honored to represent my fellow educational leaders from across Pennsylvania,” Ross said. “Our members play the most vital role in the success of our schools and I intend to not only advocate for their best interests, but also put the spotlight on the amazing work that they are doing for our students across the commonwealth.”
Ross most recently held the position of PA Principals Association PresidentElect. He currently serves the association as the chair of the NDP Selection Committee and as a member of the Editorial Review Board for the PA Principals Association’s magazine, The Pennsylvania Administrator. In addition, he served as East III Elementary Regional Representative from 20142019. During that time, he also served as co-chair for two state conferences and as a member of multiple NDP Selection Committees.
According to Paul M. Healey, Ph.D., Executive Director
of the Pennsylvania Principals Association, “We are fortunate to have an individual of Dr. Ross’s caliber to lead the PA Principals Association for the next two years. He has excellent leadership skills and a passion for advancing our signature services for our members.”
Ross earned a Bachelor of Science degree in special education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Education degree in educational leadership from Widener University and a doctorate in educational leadership from Neumann University.