Assistant Principal Charles West selected as new Principal for Center School

MATTAPOISETT — Assistant Principal Charles West has been selected as the next Principal of Center School. He is set to begin the role July 1, pending on contract negotiations.

West served as Assistant Principal at Rochester Memorial School for 13 years. He has worked for over two decades in the Old Rochester Regional School District and Massachusetts Superintendency Union #55.

West will assume the role of Principal following the retirement of his predecessor, Dr. Linda Ashley.

In his current role, he oversees school operations, supports staff and works closely with families to maintain a positive and safe school environment. He was also a Co-Director of Center School’s SAIL summer program, where he fostered deep student engagement for many years.

West has a strong understanding of elementary students’ academic, social and emotional needs thanks to his background in school social work, administration and mental health services. His experience shapes a school environment that emphasizes not only academic success, but also student well-being. 

The school system will begin the search process for Rochester Memorial School’s next assistant principal in the coming weeks.