Arlington Public Schools Announces New High School Principal

The following is from the Arlington Public Schools.

Arlington Public Schools Announces High School Principal

The Arlington Public Schools announced today that Matthew Janger has accepted the position of Principal of Arlington High School. Dr. Janger will officially assume his responsibilities as Principal on July 1, 2013. 

Dr. Janger brings a wide-range of administrative, classroom and educational research experience to his new position in Arlington. He has served as the Principal of Mount Desert Island High School in Bar Harbor, Maine since 2009. Prior to 2009, Dr. Janger taught English at Huron High School and served as the Principal of the Wines Elementary School both in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Janger also had several years of research experience in the areas of reading and school-level reform.

Dr. Janger holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Williams College, a Master of Business Administration from Yale University, and a Master of Education in Educational Administration and a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Foundations and Policy from the University of Michigan.

“We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Janger to Arlington. Dr. Janger brings to his new role strong administrative and teaching experience, as well as a deep understanding of best educational practices in schools.  He has a thoughtful, approachable leadership style and a good sense of humor,” said Dr. Kathleen Bodie, Superintendent of Schools.