March 29, 2024

Superintendent Announces Appointment of Dr. William Whalen, III, Principal of Seekonk High School

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Seekonk, MA. - Superintendent Dr. Rich Drolet is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. William Whalen as the next Principal of Seekonk High School beginning in July 2019.

Dr. Whalen has been the principal of Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School for the past seven years. Prior to his work in Seekonk, Dr. Whalen was employed by the Swansea Public Schools as a history teacher and assistant principal.

“I have observed Dr. Whalen support staff and work well with students and parents at the middle school, and I have also seen him promote innovation. Dr. Whalen has high expectations and he also promotes what he expects by modeling the use of best practices,” explained Drolet.

Dr. Whalen will succeed Christine Whatley, who has served as Interim Principal of Seekonk High School since July. “I would like to acknowledge Mrs. Whatley for the fine job she has done this year. She has served with humility and hard work, and I would like to thank her for her service,” said Drolet. Mrs. Whatley will return to her previous position as Director of Guidance at Seekonk High School at the end of the current school year.

Dr. Whalen earned his Doctorate in Education from Northeastern University in 2012. He holds a Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership from Fitchburg State University and a Bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth.

Dr. Whalen’s appointment as Principal of Seekonk High School will be effective July 1, 2019.

Dr. Rich Drolet, Superintendent of Schools
Seekonk Public Schools

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