Todd M. Gombos Named New Orefield Middle School Principal

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On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, the Parkland Board of School Directors approved the appointment of Todd M. Gombos as Principal of Orefield Middle School. Mr. Gombos will replace Dr. Rodney Troutman who was promoted to Assistant to the Superintendent for Educational Programs.

Todd Gombos is currently serving as the Principal of Saucon Valley High School where he also served as an Assistant Principal. Prior to his tenure at Saucon Valley School District, Mr. Gombos was an Assistant Principal at Nazareth Area Middle School and Dean of Students at Palmerton Area High School. Prior to becoming involved in administration, Mr. Gombos was a social studies teacher for six years. He received his Masters in Educational Leadership from Wilkes University, his teacher certification from East Stroudsburg University and had obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Moravian College.

Dr. Louise E. Donohue, Superintendent of Schools, stated, “Todd is genuinely motivated as a school leader to work on the behalf of all students. In addition, he is eager to contribute to Parkland School District and to be a part of our team and overall mission. With strong interpersonal skills and solid administrative experience, we are pleased and excited that he will be joining us as the new building leader of Orefield Middle School. We believe he will be a great partner to join Ms. Michelle Minotti, Principal of Springhouse, and the staffs of both middle schools in leading the Parkland Middle School program.”