The new principal at North Elementary School in Taylorville is officially now on the job.  Ben Cunningham has taken over the role this summer.  His background in education work has taken him through Greenville and Hillsboro.  He speaks highly of the atmosphere at North and hopes to boost it even further when the doors open for the new school year. 

Across Greenville and Hillsboro, Cunningham has taught a variety of grade levels and subjects.  He says he has been eager to try new experiences. 

From there, Cunningham decided to make the jump to the role of principal.  As with before, he said he was ready for a new challenge. 

Cunningham has had the summer to prepare.  He calls it a “learning experience” and has focused on understanding the school’s current situation in order to best guide it forward. 

The school district is working from a new curriculum this year.  The incoming principal hopes this will lead to positive change in academic outcomes. 

More information on Taylorville North Elementary School is available at north.tcusd3.org.

Ben Cunningham appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show as part of our monthly Taylorville Schools Good News Segment.