CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The Jefferson County Board of Education has named their new Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Support.
Shawn Dilly was voted into the position on Monday following what the school system describes as an “extensive vetting process”. Dilly began his career in West Virginia public schools in 1998 as an art teacher in Randolph County.
He has also served as principal and assistant principal, superintendent and assistant superintendent in West Virginia.
“Making sure that our kids are ready for what’s coming their way when they exit our doors at Jefferson County Schools,” Dilly said. “Making them ready and equipped to handle that global economy that’s in front of them.”
Dilly replaces Pat Blanc, who previously led the program.
“When it comes to someone of Pat Blanc’s stature you can’t really use the word ‘replace’,” said Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bondy Shay Gibson. “His more than 40 years of knowledge, relationship and dedication went into building this program. I know Mr. Dilly will use his own wealth of knowledge acquired over many years in West Virginia to continue Jefferson’s success.”
Dilly brings the educational background of a Bachelor of Arts in art education for k-12 from Fairmont State College, and a Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction in secondary education from West Virginia University.
He has completed all of the coursework for his PhD in leadership, policy and change in education.