The Port Washington Union Free School District announced Thursday that David Meoli, the principal of the John P. Sousa Elementary School, will assume the role of assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and assessment in the district effective July 1.
Meoli will be replacing Wafa Deeb-Westervelt, who the district previously announced would be retiring after seven years in the position.
Superintendent of Schools Michael Hynes praised Deeb-Westervelt’s work in a statement issued April 30.
“Under Dr. Westervelt’s guidance, the district has made significant strides in reaching academic goals, introducing innovative educational programs, and facilitating instructional professional development,” Hynes said.
The district says that Meoli “will work closely” with Hynes and the central administration, as well as all building principals. Among his primary responsibilities will be to provide leadership and direction in advancing the educational programs in the district, monitoring all standards-based programs linked to state assessments, maintaining rigorous graduation requirements, and utilizing data to analyze instructional trends.
Meoli has served in the district for over 30 years in numerous capacities, including as assistant principal of Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School, as principal of John J. Daly Elementary School, director of creative arts, and most recently principal of Sousa since 2001.
Under his leadership as director of creative arts, Port was honored as one of the top 100 arts districts in the country by the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities.
“As a well-known face in the district for over thirty years, we are confident Dr. Meoli will uphold and build upon the extraordinarily high level of leadership demonstrated by Dr. Westervelt,” Hynes said. “With his vast experience in education and unique perspective as a building and district administrator, Dr. Meoli will help move Port Washington forward and enhance the educational excellence in our district.”
The district did not mention who would take Meoli’s place as principal at Sousa.
