Pennsbury Hires New Principal For Quarry Hill Elementary

The Pennsbury School Board appointed two new principals at a meeting Thursday, including for Charles Boehm Middle and Quarry Hill Elementary schools.

Travis Bloom was appointed as principal of Charles Boehm Middle School. He will replace outgoing principal Theresa Ricci, who was recently promoted to be the district's director of secondary education.

Bloom, who comes to Pennsbury from Centennial School District, was one of 38 applicants. He served as the Principal of Klinger Middle School since 2014.

Richard W. Rebh was appointed principal of Quarry Hill Elementary School. He will replace outgoing Principal Peggy Schiavone, who recently retired.

Both applicants completed several rounds of interviews with such stakeholders as school directors, administrators, faculty members, and parents, the district said.

Bloom has high expectations that are consistently focused on the children he serves, Superintendent Dr. William Gretzula said.

“Interview committee members were excited to learn of his experience at the middle school level, his ability to build relationships with all students and staff, his appreciation for Charles Boehm’s history of success, and his genuine collaborative spirit," Gretzula said.

The district said Rebh’s strengths include his approachability, collaborative nature, and his passion for working with elementary students.

“Committee members who have experience with Mr. Rebh recognized his ‘whole-child’ approach that places equal emphasis on the academic, behavioral, emotional, and social development of children. Further, committee members shared a strong belief that his experience at the middle school level will aid in preparing Quarry Hill students for the transition to higher grades.”

Rebh has worked in Pennsbury School District for a total of 25 years in both teaching and administrative roles.

Contributed image of Rebh via Pennsbury School District