Bret Ryan

VEW Primary School Principal

In 1996, I was hired to teach Earth Science, here at Haverling, after receiving a degree from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.  While teaching at Haverling High School I coached: Varsity Girls Soccer, Modified Boys Soccer, Varsity Track and Field, Modified Track and Field, Girls Modified Basketball, J.V. Girls Basketball and assistant Varsity Boys Basketball.  Along with coaching I served as Haverling Teachers Association Secretary, Vice President and President as well.  These experiences helped me gain many valuable experiences and relationships that I still treasure today.  

In 2015, I accepted a position as Dean of Students at the Vernon E. Wightman Primary School.  After completing a second M.S. in Education Administration from Niagara University, I was appointed Assistant Principal.  My years at the Primary School have been so joyful and I look forward to seeing all the smiling faces every morning!

I am so excited to have been appointed Principal of the Vernon E. Wightman Primary School after the retirement of Mrs. Barlow.  I absolutely love the staff and students here at VEW and am so excited to start the 2023-24 school year.  Please join us for Open House on Tuesday, September 5th from 6:00-7:00 pm at VEW.

This school district and this community are really special places that I hold near and dear to my heart. My wife and I choose to live in this community and have chosen to raise our children in this community because it is so wonderful.  The Bath Central School District and the town of Bath are amazing places and I believe the best is yet to come!

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