Superintendent

Dr. Lisa Hess is many things, but first and foremost, she is a proud Mustang. She completed the entirety of her K-12 education with Governor Mifflin and is a proud member of the Governor Mifflin High School Class of 1992. She has served 17 years of her 27-year career in education with our district as an English teacher, Associate Principal, Acting Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, Assistant Superintendent, and as Superintendent.

Dr. Hess brings to this position a wealth of knowledge in both educational and leadership practices. She holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Education and Principal Certification from Cabrini College, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She also participated in Albright Total Experience Learning’s first educator cohort and champions the principles of student-centered, future-focused learning. 

“Every student deserves a great teacher not by chance, but by design.” 

John Hattie

Dr. Hess places a great deal of importance on a school system which teaches students not what to think, but how to think. With an educational philosophy that hinges on student voice and choice, real-world application and opportunity, and strengthening and leveraging community connection for the benefit of our students, teachers, and larger Governor Mifflin community stakeholders. For the 2024-2025 school year, Dr. Hess' strategy will be informed by the need to revolutionize education through the development of a world-class education system that is intentional in its work and ensures all students find their PASSION, PURPOSE, and PATH.

#yourpassionisourpurpose

2023-2024 GMSD Superintendent Goals

Shared Vision:  An education leader promotes personalized student success by thinking and planning strategically to create and sustain an organizational vision of learning that the school community shares and supports.

Goal I:  

• To ensure that each eighth grade student has a personal learning plan aligned to the individualized career pathway of interest upon entering high school.

  • Aligns and implements the educational program, plans, actions, and resources with the district’s vision and goals.

  • Uses research and/or best practices in improving the educational program.

  • Provides leadership for major initiatives and change efforts.

Goal 2:

• To increase opportunities for students to be engaged and find purpose in high school through the expansion of Total Experience Learning and new courses that increase high school Career Pathways opportunities.

• Aligns and implements the educational program, plans, actions, and resources with the district’s vision and goals.

• Uses research and/or best practices in improving the educational program.

• Provides leadership for major initiatives and change efforts.
   

Management:  An education leader promotes personalized student success by ensuring management of the resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

Goal 3: 

• Communicates effectively with both internal and external audiences about the operation of the school/system.

It is the responsibility of the Governor Mifflin School Board of Directors to conduct a yearly performance evaluation for the district Superintendent. Dr. Hess was appointed to the position as of July 1, 2023. 

Please click the button down below to read our Governor Mifflin School Board's 2023-2024 Evaluation Summary

2023-2024 Evaluation Summary

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