Central Bucks Selects Finalist For Superintendent Job

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The Central Bucks School Board announced on Tuesday that it has selected Dr. Joanna M. Wexler, the assistant superintendent of the Great Valley School District in Malvern, as its finalist to become the next superintendent of the Central Bucks School District.

Currently serving as assistant superintendent of Great Valley School District in Malvern, a role she has held since 2020, Dr. Wexler will be introduced to the Central Bucks community at a public forum on Wednesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. at CB West High School (365 West Court St., Doylestown). The school board is scheduled to vote on her official appointment at a special meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the district’s Educational Services Center (16 Welden Dr., Doylestown).

“We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Joanna Wexler as the superintendent finalist candidate for Central Bucks,” said School Board President Heather Reynolds. “Her extensive experience, particularly in special education and human resources, comes at a critical time for our district. We have full confidence in her ability to strengthen these areas while building on our strong academic foundation. Dr. Wexler is a thoughtful, student-centered leader who values trust, transparency, and collaboration, and we are excited for her to be the finalist candidate to lead Central Bucks forward.”

Dr. Wexler brings 29 years of experience in public education. As Great Valley’s assistant superintendent, she oversees major components of the district’s human resources systems, including recruitment, evaluation, labor relations, and contract negotiations. She also plays a lead role in implementing the realignment of Great Valley’s elementary and middle schools, has extensive experience with Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and other instructional frameworks, and serves as the district’s Title IX coordinator.

Prior to becoming assistant superintendent, Dr. Wexler served as director of special education and student services in Great Valley for six years, where she led districtwide programs supporting students with diverse learning needs. During that time, she implemented evidence-based initiatives such as the Wilson Reading System, developed the Language for Learning early literacy program, helped implement the PREPARE crisis response model, oversaw the Safe2Say program, and restructured special education staffing and gifted support services to improve outcomes.

Dr. Wexler began her career in education in 1997 as a teacher assistant of specialized instruction at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. She later served as a school psychologist and student services leader in several Pennsylvania districts, including Exeter Township Area School District, Souderton Area School District, and Lower Merion School District. Dr. Wexler has also taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Dr. Wexler earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Ursinus College, a Master of Education and Ph.D. from Temple University, and a Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility from Immaculata University.

"It is an incredible honor to be named the finalist candidate for the next superintendent of Central Bucks School District,” Dr. Wexler said. “I am grateful to the board of directors for the opportunity and their trust. Pending my formal appointment, I look forward to partnering with students, teachers, staff, families, and the broader community to build on the district’s strengths and listen with intention as we work to ensure every student has the support they need to thrive and succeed.”

The April 8 forum is presented by the Bucks County Intermediate Unit and will include a student performance, introductory remarks from Dr. Wexler, and a question-and-answer session facilitated by Dr. Mark Hoffman, executive director of the Bucks IU. Community members are invited to submit up to two questions for consideration at the forum by April 1 by visiting bciu.formstack.com/forms/cbsdcommunityforum2026.

Dr. Wexler was identified as the finalist candidate following a multi-round interview process informed by feedback from nearly 1,000 employees, parents, students, and community members about the qualities most important in the district’s next leader.

The search process began in November 2025 in partnership with the Bucks IU, which conducted the search and helped recruit and evaluate candidates from across the region and nation. The position attracted 26 applicants, and the board conducted interviews with 15 candidates before narrowing the field. Three candidates advanced to in-depth interviews that included presentations and writing exercises related to district priorities. Members of the district’s administrative cabinet participated in the final round before the board confirmed Dr. Wexler as the finalist candidate.