Clarke Central High School principal Marie Yuran sits in front of CCHS. Before Yuran was was named principal in September, she served as Associate Principal, a position which has yet to be filled. “We will soon be reposting for the position,” Yuran said. “This is the time of year that folks are looking to make moves, so we would have somebody hopefully in place by July 1 of the new fiscal year.” Photo by Zoe Peterson.
By ZOE PETERSON – Print Photography Editor
The Clarke Central High School Associate Principal position is still empty five months after principal Marie Yuran left the position.
Marie Yuran, former Associate Principal, was named principal of Clarke Central High School on Sept. 1. Almost five months later, the position of Associate Principal remains vacant.
“We will soon be reposting for the position,” Yuran said. “This is the time of year that folks are looking to make moves, so we would have somebody hopefully in place by July 1 of the new fiscal year.”
Though the administrative team lacks an Associate Principal, ESOL department teacher Jodi Bolgla feels CCHS faculty and staff have performed well in spite of the absence.
“I think all of the teachers, especially the department heads and the other administrators, are doing a great job to make everything run smoothly,” Bolgla said.
As for qualifications for the job, Assistant Principal Dr. Sheila Dunham believes that the Associate Principal must be able to take on many roles within the school.
“The Associate Principal does a variety of things,” Dunham said. “That person is the Number Two person any time the principal is out, so they have to be ready to be the leader of a large facility.”
Dunham and Yuran are also searching for someone who holds a diverse skillset and is able to form positive relationships with members of the CCHS and Athens community.
“We want them to be able to do all these job functions, but we also want them to believe in the success of all students,” Yuran said. “That was an overarching theme about being able to build relationships with students and families and being seen as a member of the community.”
