In the wake of a racist photo posted on social media by Mead High School Students, Rachael Ayers resigned as principal.
Superintendent Don Haddad announced today, in a letter to parents, that Ayers “made the decision to resign as principal at Mead High School.”
Ayers served the Mead community for 12 years as a teacher, assistant principal and principal.
“While there have been several successes at Mead High School this past year, we have also experienced significant challenges,” Haddad stated in the letter, adding that the district is looking ahead to next school year for Mead and at ways to “to continue to strengthen and advance our school.”
In the same letter, Haddad announced that Dr. Brian Young has been appointed as the new principal at Mead High School.
Young has served as the principal at Frederick High School for five years and at Coal Ridge Middle School for six years and assistant principal at Sunset Middle School for five years.
While at Frederick, Young helped open the district’s second P-TECH program in biochemistry while growing the Biomedical Academy. He increased overall student achievement and participation in Advanced Placement courses while “prioritizing a strong and supportive school culture through robust communication and numerous engagement opportunities,” Haddad said.
As he transitions into his new position, Young will host student and community meetings “ to discuss advancing student success and achievement with a focus on a safe and inclusive school environment and culture for every student, teacher, staff, and community member,” Haddad said.
Haddad said those meeting dates and times will be released by the end of June.
Replacing Young at Frederick High School is Dr. Russell Fox who served as assistant principal at Frederick High School for the last two years and dean of students at Coal Ridge Middle School prior to joining the Frederick High team.
