- The front of Lexington High, where Goldberg now works.
By Kathleen McAleese
Feature Editor
Walking the halls of WA this year are many new faces and names, but the absence of a prominent figure at school is of course hard to ignore. Assistant Principal Adam Goldberg has recently changed positions to be associate principal at Lexington High School.
After spending years interacting with the staff and administration here at WA, Goldberg said, “the WA leadership team was a very special group of people to me.”
His switch was initially brought about because of Goldberg’s own philosophy:
“If what you are doing isn’t moving you toward your goal, it is moving you away from your goals,” he said.
Ultimately, his change was brought about by his own seeking of new experiences, skills, and to learn. As he moves along in his life, he ultimately wants to be a high school principal and the move could potentially assist him on the path to achieving that goal.
When the position at Lexington High opened up, Goldberg felt that it was right for him to jump at the opportunity, being that it was to benefit himself and his family.
The recent changes in the guidance department of WA involving changes in positions for the deans and guidance counselors has had many students worried.
According to Goldberg, whose move to Lexington resulted in guidance counselor Betsy Murphy moving to a dean’s position, “schools are always faced with personnel who leave and decisions about how to adapt.”
Lexington High proves to be a big change, even so early in the year. The school has an open campus and he sees students around more often. Although there have been many changes, Goldberg anticipates adapting rather quickly.
Known for his tech-savvy ways at WA, Goldberg intends to bring that to Lexington and hopes he can see what technology can “accomplish in a high-powered high-achieving school system.”
His recent change has been a source of unsettlement for Goldberg. He understands that his timing of change was not convenient and it was difficult to leave.
“I care deeply about everyone at WA. It is a very special place,” said Goldberg.
Goldberg will miss the administrators he worked alongside every day.
“The WA leadership team was a very special group of people to me, the loss of the camaraderie of this group is felt by me daily,” said Goldberg.
