The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) has named Pat Crater the next principal of Unionville High School.

Crater will lead a school with a staff of more than 200 and approximately 1,200 students. Unionville High School is consistently ranked among the best schools in Pennsylvania.

His tenure will begin on Aug. 1 as part of a series of transitions that will elevate Tim Hoffman to superintendent, Mike Audevard to assistant superintendent and Amy Jenkins to director of

curriculum & instruction.

“A school community is a place where students grow. I believe that’s what it’s all about,” Crater said. “I am very excited to work alongside our staff, and to see the creative and collaborative teaching and learning that happens in our classrooms on a daily basis.”

At UCFSD, Crater has already led an impressive portfolio of projects with direct impact on high school students, including the implementation of the new mascot and the development of

UCFSD’s Portrait of a Graduate and Portrait of an Educator.

“We couldn’t be more proud that Pat has been selected as our next UHS principal,” said Hoffman. “He is primed with a proven track record of success in our community. We can all trust that he will continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and staff.

Currently the director of student activities, Crater joined the district in 2017 as the supervisor of

athletics. Before that, he served as the athletic director at Sun Valley High School, a health and

physical education teacher at Haverford High School and an active duty member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Crater earned his bachelor’s degree in health sciences from West Chester University and his master’s degree in educational leadership from Cabrini University. A Berks County native and now invested UCFSD resident, Crater said his family inspires him.

“Where I come from is who I strive to be: hardworking and compassionate in the pursuit of

supporting the people around me,” he said.

Members of the Unionville High School community are invited to join Crater for music, food and fun sponsored by the PTO on Monday, Aug. 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Unionville High School Stadium. Registration is requested, but not required.

Current high school assistant principal Pat Clark will assume the duties of director of student activities effective Aug. 1. A perfect fit for the position, Clark is a longtime community member, parent, teacher and coach. Among other accolades, he maintains the title of winningest head football coach in school history. From 2004 to 2022, his teams earned an impressive seven league championships, a District One Championship and 14 playoff appearances.

“We are excited for Pat to bring his passion and expertise to this vital role,” said Hoffman.

Clark earned his bachelor’s degree from West Chester University, his master’s degree from Widener University and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in policy, planning & education from West Chester University. As director of student activities, Clark will lead K-12 activities, performing arts and athletics as well as new college and career connections.

“I look forward to supporting our students in their extracurricular activities, which provide important educational experiences that complement the outstanding classroom instruction that our students receive,” said Clark.

To complete the UHS administration for the 2025-26 school year, the search is now underway for two assistant principals for the school.