PHOTO PROVIDED Pictured, from left, is Keystone Central School Board President, David Dietrich; newly appointed Assistant Superintendent Dr. Randy Zangara; Superintendent Dr. Jacquelyn Martin; and Board Vice-President, Roger Elling.

MILL HALL — Dr. Randy Zangara has been appointed as the Keystone Central School District’s Assistant Superintendent.

Zangara, who currently is employed at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was unanimously approved by the district’s board of directors during its voting session Thursday night.

The appointment comes after Superintendent Dr. Jacquelyn Martin recommended Zangara for the role earlier this week.

“Dr. Zangara has a lot of experience, energy and enthusiasm as an educational leader. He is already researching innovative ideas for attracting, retaining and supporting employees,” Martin said. “I am confident that he will successfully transition into his new role and be a valuable asset to our district and community.”

According to the proposed contract in the board’s agenda, the salary for the position is $131,000 and prorated.

Currently, Zangara is the executive director of Career and Technical Education Partnerships at Pennsylvania College of Technology and is responsible for working with school districts and career and technical centers across Pennsylvania, and the east coast, in an effort to create opportunities for students.

A graduate of Lycoming College and Bloomsburg University, Zangara began his teaching career at Williamsport Area School District in 1998 in Career and Technical Education and subsequently taught business education.

After receiving his Masters in School Administration from Duquesne University, he was employed as a principal at various schools in the Williamsport School District before being named Career and Technical Education Director in 2013.

Zangara earned his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University and was named Dean of College Transitions and Student Success as well as an Associate Professor at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2018.

According to a release published earlier this week, the assistant superintendent vacancy attracted eight qualified candidates.

Martin facilitated a multi-step process which included authentic tasks and several interview panels that consisted of faculty members, administrators, community members, students, parents and school board members.

Ultimately, Zangara was selected from the group of finalists who were evaluated by the school board and administrative cabinet members.

“I am honored to be recommended as the next assistant superintendent for the Keystone Central School DIstrict. Your community is filled with great students, engaged families, supportive community leaders, proactive school board members, industry partners and, of course, exceptional educators, support personnel and administrators,” Zangara said earlier in the week. “I am very excited to get to work and even more excited to engage with the school community.”

Zangara will begin his duties in the district on Oct. 23 and continue for a term of five years.

Dr. Zangara and his wife, Tina, reside in Williamsport. They are the parents of four daughters.