Dear Bethel Families,
My name is Charley Cass and will be your new Superintendent at Bethel Grade School. I would like to take a moment to introduce myself and extend an invitation.
I started my career in education right here in Mt. Vernon. I taught social studies at MVTHS 15 years ago. The added roles of softball coach and Youth and Government advisor helped me fully commit to the families of Mt. Vernon. My first leadership position after that was in Elkville, Illinois. I was the principal and athletic director at Elverado High School. Leaving a school of 1,300 students to work in one of 150 students was definitely a change of pace. But it was one that I came to treasure. I grew very fond of being at a small school and having great working relationships with each student. My last position was in my hometown of West Frankfort where I spent ten years as the junior high principal. When the opportunity to come back to a small school in a community that I care about presented itself, I could not pass it up.
I have a lot to learn about the building and a lot of people to meet. I would like to invite you to a meet and greet with me on July 15th at 6:00 in the cafeteria after registration is done. If you can’t make it feel free to email me about any concerns or questions you might have at ccass@bethelschool.net.
Respectfully,
Charley Cass
Superintendent, Bethel Grade School #82
