NEW PRINCIPAL FOR CHS

In July, 2004, Dr. Elliott H. Lewis was named principal of Cheltenham High School succeeding Joseph W. Rodgers who served as principal for seventeen years and thirty-three years in the Cheltenham Schools. Dr. Lewis was the principal at Bensalem High School in Bucks County from 1999 to 2004. His last position before coming to CHS was educational administrator to the deputy chief academic officer in the Office of the Secondary Education in the Philadelphia School District. He accepted the principalship at CHS in July. Dr. Lewis holds Pennsylvania Certification in Biology and General Sciences, Supervisor of Science, Secondary Principal and Superintendent.

Lewis is excited about his new position and returning to a high school environment. He plans to focus on Cheltenham’s reputation of academic excellence. Lewis, along with his staff will also be focusing on curriculum development and instruction along with closing the achievement gap, and increasing learning opportunities for all students. He wants every student to be successful.

The alumni association looks forward to working with Dr. Lewis for many years.

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