Superintendent Heather Perry announced that Dr. Brian A. Porter will serve as the new Assistant Superintendent of the Gorham School Department beginning July 1, 2021. For the past 21 years, Porter has been principal of Village Elementary School. With years of administrative experience at the middle and elementary levels, he also taught at the pre-K and eighth grade levels in Noble, Maine, and Grand Blanc, Michigan. “I am excited to begin this new chapter in my career,” Porter said, “and look forward to serving the Gorham schools in a new capacity.”
Dr. Porter comes to his new role with both academic and practical knowledge in the field of education. He received both a Ph.D in Public Policy with a Concentration in Educational Policy and Leadership and a M.S. in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Maine. He has a M.A in Education and Biology from the University of Michigan.
In making the announcement, Perry said, “Porter has the ability to build and sustain positive relationships that create strong cultures and bring people together.” She added that he has a “high degree of energy and enthusiasm” and that he focuses “on strong collaboration to problem solve and get things done.”
Porter is looking forward to partnering with Superintendent Perry “to lead our district in providing the best education possible for our students.”