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On Tuesday, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Kyle Brun as the new Principal of Charles F. Patton Middle School (CFPMS).

Brun currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Garnet Valley Middle School and as an Adjunct Professor in West Chester University’s Doctorate of Educational Leadership and Higher Education Administration Program. He previously served as a Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction at the Garnet Valley School District and as a middle school science teacher and coach in both the West Chester Area and State College Area school districts.

“Throughout the interview process, Dr. Brun showed us that he is ready to lead, support our exceptional educators, and shape the best possible experience for our students,” said UCFSD Superintendent Dr. Tim Hoffman.

For Dr. Brun, the appointment is a homecoming. He is an alumnus of Unionville High School and a District parent. “The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District holds a special place in my heart,” he said. “As a parent of children who attended Patton Middle School, I have witnessed the exceptional education and care the staff provides that make this school such a special place. I am excited to serve in this new role and help Patton continue supporting the growth, well-being, and achievement of every student.”

Brun will begin on or before November 23.

About the Search for the Charles F. Patton Middle School Principal

The search for a Principal at Charles F. Patton Middle School began with a series of focus groups for CFPMS community members. Feedback gathered from the Focus Groups informed the interview process.

Like other administrative searches at UCFSD, interviews also included representatives from all corners of the community, including families, staff, administrators and school board members. This intensive process offers the District a collaborative approach to finding the best fit for the position.

About the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is a high-performing public school system serving approximately 4,000 students in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. The District consists of four elementary schools, one middle school and Unionville High School, consistently ranked among the top public schools in Pennsylvania.

Portrait of an Educator Personified

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District celebrates fourteen retiring educators

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District celebrates fourteen retiring educators

As Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) students and staff start their summer, fourteen dedicated educators will step into a new adventure: retirement.

Together, Chadds Ford Elementary School’s Emilie Conover and Charlotte Denenno, Hillendale Elementary School’s Joan Amstutz, Pocopson Elementary School’s Sharon Towber, Charles F. Patton Middle School’s Kevin Crossman, Shannon Freehart, Janelle Hadly, Brian Kelley, and John Walsh, and Unionville High School’s Patrisha Burt, Kathy DiFilippo, Pat Martin, Cheryl Press, and Patty Toole represent lifetimes of commitment to the District’s children.

Chadds Ford Elementary School (CFES)

Emilie Conover is a 2nd Grade Teacher and Faculty Mentor at CFES. She has served the District for 25 years.
Charlotte Denenno is a 3rd Grade Teacher, the 3rd Grade Chair, and a member of the Sunshine Committee at CFES. She has served the District for 20.5 years.

Hillendale Elementary School (HES)

Joan Amstutz is the Office Manager at HES. She has served the District for 9 years.

Pocopson Elementary School (PES)

Sharon Towber is the Head Custodian at PES. She has served the District for 36 years.

Charles F. Patton Middle School (CFPMS)

Kevin Crossman is a Social Studies Teacher at CFPMS. He has served the District for 29 years.
Shannon Freehart is a Social Studies Teacher, the Social Studies Chair, and a Faculty Mentor at CFPMS. She has served the District for 29 years.
Janelle Hadly is the Health & Physical Education Teacher at CFPMS. She has served the District for 34 years.
Brian Kelley is a Gifted Teacher and Faculty Mentor at CFPMS. He has served the District for 31 years.
John Walsh is a Computers & Computer Applications Teacher, the Communications Coordinator, Hawk TV Coordinator, a Faculty Mentor, and Volunteer Softball Coach at CFPMS. He has served the District for 29 years.

Unionville High School (UHS)

Patrisha Burt is a Chemistry Teacher at UHS. She has served the District for 33 years.
Kathy DiFilippo is the Testing Center Paraprofessional at UHS. She has served the District for 33 years.
Pat Martin is a Paraprofessional at UHS. She has served the District for 37 years.
Cheryl Press is a Security Monitor at UHS. She has served the District for 20 years.
Patty Toole is a Food Service Assistant at UHS. She has served the District for 9 years.

“This year’s retirees perfectly embody our shared philosophy of the Portrait of a Graduate. Whether in the classroom or across their communities, their influence has spanned every level and inspired countless lives,” said UCFSD Superintendent Tim Hoffman. “When they could have chosen to be anything and to go anywhere, I am so grateful that they chose to make a difference in our district.”

About UCFSD’s Portrait of An Educator

The Portrait of an Educator serves as a north star for all Unionville-Chadds Ford School District educators. The series of guiding principles includes cultivating meaningful relationships, promoting achievement and wellness, contributing to a positive culture, inspiring a passion for learning, having high expectations that encourage growth, building a culture of belonging and being a person of high character. For more information, visit ucfsd.org/about/portrait-of-an-educator.

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