Baldwin Whitehall School District has two new faces in leadership roles.

Whitehall Elementary School welcomed a new principal to the helm this fall. Rebecca Gill brings a robust experience in education, having served as both a teacher and principal in the region.

“Ms. Gill brings has demonstrated her commitment to helping students succeed throughout her career. We are grateful to have her on our team. I can’t wait for the families of Whitehall Elementary School to see what an advocate for education she is,” district Superintendent Randal Lutz said in a news release.

Gill began her career as a teacher, and later assistant principal, at Commonwealth Connections Academy. She brings a unique insight into online learning, having worked as the coordinator of online learning for Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Gill most recently served as principal in the Gateway School District. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and teaching from Westminster College and a Master of education in educational administration and supervision from The University of Scranton. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education in educational leadership from Duquesne University.

“Having been a resident of Baldwin-Whitehall School District for the last five years, I am thrilled to serve students and families within the district I live,” Gill said. “I am passionate about the work that we are able to do every day as educators. I look forward to continuing the work at Whitehall Elementary to foster positive educational experiences for all students.”

Brandon Whitfield, Baldwin High School’s new assistant principal, knew he wanted to work in education ever since he was inspired by his fifth-grade teacher.

“My fifth-grade math teacher, Mr. V, always made me want to do what he did,” Whitfield said. “I always wanted to be a fifth-grade math teacher, which I was, just because of how fun he made learning and how engaged I was when I was in his room.”

Graduating from Langley High School, Whitfield was involved in a magnet program for students interested in education.

“Even at the high school level, I was doing some form of student teaching and teaching kids,” Whitfield said.

Whitfield did accomplish his dream of being a fifth-grade math teacher, along with teaching special education and first and second grade. Although Whitfield enjoyed teaching elementary students, he has realized how rewarding it can be to work with high school students.

Principal Shaun Tomaszewski said that this emphasis on connections has not gone unnoticed.

“When I spoke to his references, everyone spoke about how committed he has always been to establishing positive relationships with kids and colleagues,” Tomaszewski said. “In the past couple of weeks, I’ve seen this on display every single day.”

Both Whitfield and Tomaszewski are enthusiastic about Whitfield’s future at Baldwin High School.

“I couldn’t be more impressed,” Tomaszewski said. “I’m looking forward to working with him for years to come.”

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