Hartsdale, NY - Greenburgh Central 7 Board of Education President Terry Williams has announced that Woodlands High School Principal Ronald Ross has been appointed GC 7 Interim Superintendent, effective January 11, 2012.

“We are confident that Ron will lead us in our efforts to attain excellence in education in our schools,” Williams said. “Ron knows the district, he is an advocate for our children and education and he has done an excellent job leading the high school.”

The Board unanimously approved Ross’ appointment on January 10. His term will expire on June 30, 2012. He will retain his position as Woodlands High School Principal. A search for a long-term candidate for superintendent is continuing.

Ross was appointed principal in 2009. He has more than 30 years in education serving in a variety of key administrative positions throughout the metropolitan area, including Superintendent of the Mount Vernon City school district (1998-2002), during which the district was the most improved school district in the state.

Ross also served as principal of the Hempstead High School (1996-98), during which time it was removed from the state list of underperforming schools, after more than seven years on the list.

In addition, Ross was responsible for creating Unity High School in Manhattan, a new alternative high school, which became a leading model for working with underachieving students.