School Board Names New Royal Oak High School Principal

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The Royal Oak school board hired Michael Giromini as the new Royal Oak High School principal at its meeting Tuesday.

Giromini has been working in the district this week, but his official hire date will be Monday, Sept. 7, the school said in a news release.

His school leadership experience includes three years as the lead administrator for the Central Campus of the International Academy in Bloomfield Hills. Giromini began his educational career as a physics and science teacher in the South Redford Public Schools. Subsequently, he taught physics and mathematics at the International Academy.

Giromini received his bachelor of science degree and master of arts in educational studies from the University of Michigan. He is currently pursuing a doctorate of philosophy, educational administration degree at Michigan State University. In addition, he has extensive international baccalaureate and advanced placement training.

More than 60 candidates applied for the position.

As part of the selection process, six finalists interviewed with multiple panels including parents, teachers, students, building and district administrators. Through this process, Giromini emerged as the lead candidate.

Meetings with the district leadership team and reference checks affirmed Giromini as the top candidate for the position. The recommendation to the Board of Education was made by school Supt. Shawn Lewis-Lakin.

“I am pleased to recommend Mike Giromini to be our Royal Oak High School principal,” Lewis-Lakin said. “His experience, education, and energy provide a great match to the profile we developed for the position.

“We have a great team of educators at Royal Oak High School. Giromini is a strong leader who will help students and staff members continue to grow into the vision of excellence for all.”

Giromini said he’s honored to join the school district.

“It’s truly an honor to join the fantastic team at Royal Oak High School,” he said in a statement. “I’m excited to return to the building level to work with students and teachers, and am eager to continue the great work of the team.”

Members of the community and ROHS families will have an opportunity to meet Giromini at the ROHS Curriculum Night on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, as well as events being planned throughout the fall.