‘My appointment feels like a homecoming’: New North Shore principal

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‘My appointment feels like a homecoming’: New North Shore principal
Ryan O'Hara. His appointment as North Shore Middle School Principal, which took effect on July 5, was approved by the North Shore Schools Board of Education. (Photo courtesy of North Shore Schools)

Ryan O’Hara is returning to the North Shore Middle School as the new principal after spending a decade teaching in the district before moving on to the Oyster Bay system.

In his first assignments for North Shore Schools, O’Hara taught English at the middle school and high school. Later, he joined North Shore’s administration as the middle school’s humanities teaching leader.

He said he “cut his teeth” as an educator at North Shore. He added that the district’s commitment to a well-rounded, student-centered education helped to distill his core values.

“My appointment feels like a homecoming,” said O’Hara. “I can’t wait to join my colleagues and to get to the important work of helping our children discover their dreams.”

Following North Shore, O’Hara joined the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, where he oversaw English, reading and library media for students in grades K–12. Most recently, he worked as an assistant administrator at Oyster Bay High School, which serves students in grades 7–12.

O’Hara said he was most proud of his relationships with the community during his time in Oyster Bay.

“I was able to support the students and the teachers because I trusted them and earned their trust,” he said. “And I couldn’t be more humbled by all they did to face challenges, support one another and grow, even, during a pandemic.”

Superintendent Christopher Zublionis said O’Hara is an inspirational leader. He said he will infuse North Shore Middle School with energy, wisdom and experience.

“He spent many years in the district as a teacher and administrator and he understands and appreciates our community and its values,” he said. “We are excited to welcome Ryan home!”

O’Hara said he wants students to look forward to going to school. Additionally, he wants to foster an atmosphere where pupils feel valued and cherished.

“We get to exist in this incredible universe and schools at their best help us apprehend the wonder of our existence and fuel our desire to find our place among the infinities,” he said. “I want students to come home each day excited to share something they’ve learned about the world and about themselves.”

On Aug. 30 at 6 p.m., O’Hara will have a meet-and-greet at North Shore Middle School.

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