Executive Cabinet
The following five (5) positions comprise the Executive Cabinet, which is charged with the responsibility of supervising all activities within the Souderton Area School District.
See below for information about individual cabinet members and their responsibilities.
- Superintendent of Schools
- Assistant Superintendent/Director of Human Resources
- Director of Pupil Services
- Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Technology
- Director of Business Affairs
Superintendent of Schools
Frank T. Gallagher, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
E-mail: fgallagher@soudertonsd.org
The Superintendent of Schools serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Board of Education under the direction and authority of the Board of School Directors. The Superintendent of Schools directs the development of and recommends to the school board objectives and programs to meet the needs of students, staff and the community. The Superintendent of Schools also directs preparation and presentation of budgets and makes recommendations on revenue sources; addresses community and civic groups on education related issues; interprets policy and programs to staff, individuals and community groups and to government agencies.
Superintendent's Corner
The Superintendent's Corner is a regularly shared communication from the Superintendent of Schools to parents and the community.
Visit the Superintendent's Corner page for the latest edition.
Superintendent's Goals
The Superintendent shall lead and manage all District resources such that every graduating child is socially, emotionally, and academically literate, and therefore prepared for his/her next step in life: military, workforce, two or four year college; and the Superintendent shall lead and manage all District resources in a fiscally conservative manner.
Annually the Board of School Directors and the Superintendent may mutually establish goals that are subordinate to and supportive of the above listed overarching goals. Such goals may include but are not limited to academic performance, curriculum development, fiscal management including budget preparation and performance, facilities management, human resource management, and community engagement. Such other goals are to be established during the month of June.
The Board shall evaluate the Superintendent annually. Upon completion of the annual performance assessment, the Board shall post on the District Web site the date of the assessment and whether or not the Superintendent met the established goals.
- The Board completed the performance assessment of the Superintendent, Dr. Gallagher, on September 28, 2023. The Board determined that the Superintendent had achieved the established goals for the 2022-2023 school year.
Assistant Superintendent/Director of Human Resources
Christopher D. Hey, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent/Director of Human Resources
E-mail: chey@soudertonsd.org
The Assistant Superintendent/Director of Human Resources assists the Superintendent in the administration of all facets of district operations and assumes the duties of the Superintendent in his absence. The Assistant Superintendent/Director of Human Resources also organizes and supervises the personnel activities of the Souderton Area School District including employment, administration, compensation, and employee relations according to school district policy, government regulations and collective bargaining agreements. He maintains close contact with all divisions of the organization to determine the personnel needs of the program. In addition to coordinating and directing the recruitment of potential staff members, he also oversees the evaluation process for all employee groups, provides assistance to supervisory personnel and maintains a system of personnel records. The Director of Human Resources counsels with employees and administrators over personnel matters and consults with employees concerning retirement procedures. An important component of creating a safe learning environment involves promoting Character Counts! initiatives throughout the Indian Valley and Dr. Hey is currently also serving as the President of the Indian Valley Character Counts! Coalition’s Executive Committee. The Assistant Superintendent/Director of Human Resources acts as a liaison between the district and the general community to form relationships that benefit both students and the community.
Assistant Superintendent's Goals
Annually the Board of School Directors and the Superintendent may mutually establish goals that are subordinate to and supportive of the above listed overarching goals. Such goals may include but are not limited to academic performance, curriculum development, fiscal management including budget preparation and performance, facilities management, human resource management, and community engagement. Such other goals are to be established during the month of June.
The Assistant Superintendent shall assist the Superintendent in achieving the aforementioned goals.
The Superintendent shall evaluate the Assistant Superintendent annually. Upon completion of the annual performance assessment, the District shall post on its Web site the date of the assessment and whether or not the Assistant Superintendent met the established goals.
- The Superintendent completed the performance assessment of the Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Hey, on September 29, 2023. It was determined that the Assistant Superintendent had achieved the established goals for the 2022-2023 school year.
Director of Pupil Services
Megan Zweiback
Director of Pupil Services
E-mail: mzweiback@soudertonsd.org
The Director of Pupil Services oversees a wide variety of activities, sports and services that support and enhance the learning environment and co-curricular programs for students K-12 in the Souderton school community. Duties are performed in accordance with established federal, state and district-level policies. Support services include counseling and health services, psychological services, student attendance and homeless supports, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for all students, and Student Assistance Programs (SAP) for at-risk students. Many of these student support services are funded or partially funded by federal grants. The Director of Pupil Services is responsible for ensuring students learn in a safe and nurturing environment. These duties include monitoring the fair and appropriate enforcement of the student code of discipline, orchestrating alternative placements as needed, and regularly evaluating safety protocols in all schools.
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Technology
Katie Kennedy-Reilly, Ed.D.
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Technology
E-mail: kkennedyreilly@soudertonsd.org
The Souderton Area School District Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Technology leads the development of equitable, inclusive and innovative educational programs and instructional strategies that improve the knowledge, skills and cognitive growth of the whole child with the purposeful use of technology and research to enhance learning and teaching across the Souderton Area School District.
The Director administers the educational programs for grades K-12, and works with all schools and departments to assist them in meeting their goals. The Director works closely with the Superintendent, principals and teachers while overseeing the District's curriculum, professional development programs, and the implementation and support of all technology.
Director of Business Affairs
Michael Taylor, CPA
Director of Business Affairs
E-mail: mtaylor@soudertonsd.org
The Director of Business Affairs is the chief financial officer of the district and therefore responsible for the administration of all financial operations of the district. This includes most of the "non-instructional" support services of the district. The following departments report to the Director of Business Affairs: Accounting/Payroll/Accounts Payable, Operations/Maintenance/Planning, Transportation, Food Services, Child Accounting, and Tax Collection/Census. The district business office staff is responsible for the administration of the district's 136+ million dollar budget as well as investments, insurances, purchasing, and the annual local audit and the state audit.