On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the BH-BL Board of Education appointed Mr. William J. Vacca as the new principal of Stevens Elementary School. Mr. Vacca arrives at the district from the Mohonasen Central School District where he is currently serving as the assistant principal at the Center for Advanced Technology building at Mohonasen High School. Before that position, he served as an elementary assistant principal in the district from 2017-2020. In addition to his administrative experience, Mr. Vacca was a first-grade teacher in the Scotia-Glenville Central School District from 2011 to 2017. He brings a wealth of administrative and classroom experience and an ability to engage with families, students, staff, and faculty.
In his new role, Mr. Vacca will lead day-to-day building operations, curriculum oversight, and student engagement. He will begin a month-long transitioning period on Dec. 2 working with Dr. Evans who will be retiring after 20 years of leadership and instruction at BH-BL. Mr. Vacca will fully assume his new position at Stevens Elementary School on Jan. 4, 2025.
“I’m honored and excited to begin my tenure at Stevens Elementary School,” shared Principal Vacca. “I will be joining a team that is committed and focused on delivering the best education possible to the BH-BL community. I am eager to work alongside and learn from Dr. Evans to understand the building’s impact on families and the district community. I am looking forward to this new chapter at BH-BL.”
Mr. Vacca has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Union College and a Master of Science (M.S) in Childhood Education and Literacy from Sage Graduate Schools. He also holds multiple certifications in building and leadership from the State University of New York at Albany.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Vacca to the BH-BL family,” said Superintendent Patrick McGrath. “The entire hiring committee agreed that his experience, dedication, and student-centered approach make him an excellent fit for Stevens Elementary School. We are confident that he will continue the tradition of excellence at Stevens and provide outstanding leadership for our students and staff.”
Welcome to the BH-BL, Mr. Vacca!