Press release from Washington Township Public Schools
Members of the Washington Township High School student and class councils funded the memorial and colleagues gathered on Sept. 21 to celebrate the placement of a cast iron bench in the school’s core lobby in honor of former principal Ann Moore, who retired in July. Its vibrant red color stands out as a tribute to the outstanding work and dedication that distinguished Moore throughout her career.
Moore served as executive assistant principal for 12 years before leading the school during the final three years of her 36-year career in the district. She began her career as a health and physical education teacher from 1984 to 2000, moving into an administrative role as an assistant principal in September 2000.
Moore earned a bachelor of science degree in 1978 in health, physical education and recreation from West Chester State College and a master’s in health education from West Chester in 1983. She earned her master’s degree in educational leadership from Rowan University in 2000. Moore worked for six years as a physical education teacher and basketball, field hockey and lacrosse coach at Southeast Delco School District in Folcroft, Pa., before joining the teaching staff at WTHS.
“Ann left her mark and legacy here, and this bench is a symbol of all that she has done for this school and community,” WTHS principal Jonathan Strout said. “This bench will be around here a lot longer than her 36 years.”
“It’s an honor to have this bench here in this place where I spent some of the best years of my life,” Moore said during the dedication. “This is a place, with an amazing group of people that I had the opportunity to work with over the years, that I will continue to love and support. It’s an honor for me.”
The councils’ fundraising efforts paid for the memorial project.
