Novato, CA…The Novato Unified School District is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Principal at San Jose Middle School pending Board approval on June 8, 2021.

Michael Casper has been appointed Principal of San Jose Middle School effective July 1, 2021.   Mr. Casper is currently an Assistant Principal at San Marin High School and has served in this role for 16 years.  He was a classroom teacher for the Marin County Office of Education Alternative Education Program for seven years, a NUSD Summer School Coordinator for elementary, middle, and high school, and has supported NUSD Student Services for the past several years.  He received his M.A. in Education Administration from Sonoma State University, his B.S. from Sacramento State University, and his Teaching Credential at Dominican University. He completed a portion student teaching assignment was at San Jose Middle School.

“I couldn’t be more excited about being given this opportunity to make a positive impact in the San Jose Middle School community. I have already had the pleasure of collaborating with San Jose staff regarding student services and our work with essential standards for the past several years.  As principal, my number one priority is always maintaining as safe learning environment where all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential and enjoy their time at San Jose Middle School. Yes, we should have fun and enjoy school!

We will promote a culture where students and staff care for and look out for each other. We will not just focus on the mastery of content standards but teaching students the important 21st Century Life Skills outlined in the NUSD Graduate Profile.  Our students will continue to learn how to properly collaborate and communicate with others, while celebrating our diversity.  I am beyond excited to get to know our community partners and parent community with the hope of building life-long relationships, with the number one goal of supporting all our students. Go Scorpions!” commented Mr. Casper

“We are thrilled to advance Mike into the role of principal at San Jose Middle School.  Mike is a dedicated administrator at NUSD who meets every challenge presented him.  He brings his knowledge, skills and leadership to the role of principal at San Jose and here at NUSD,” commented Kris Cosca, NUSD Superintendent.

 

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