School District Hires New Riverview Elementary Principal

The welcomed Traci Kosmach to the district by unanimously approving a resolution making her the new principal July 9.

Kosmach replaces Brenda Harriss, who went to because Deb Milford retired. 

Kosmach's contract was approved for two school years and begins on Aug. 2, 2012. She will make $72,000 annually. (The resolution passed by the board is attached to this story in the form of a .pdf.)

Here's Kosmach's experience and education background:

Experience

• Intervention Specialist - Dunbar Primary Schools in Tallmadge from 2011- present
• Intervention Specialist - Overdale Primary in Tallmadge from 2004-11
• LD Tutor - Overdale Primary from 2002-04

Education

• The University of Akron 5/11-5/12 Principal Licensure
• The University of Akron 8/09-5/11 Master of Arts Educational (Principalship)
• Kent State University 6/02-5/04 Post-Graduate Special Education
• Kent State University 8/94-5/96 Post-Graduate Reading Endorsement
• Kent State University 8/78-8/82 Bachelor of Science Secondary Education
• Ohio 5-year Processional License (2012-2015) PK-6 Principal
• Ohio 5-year Professional License (2010-2015)
• 7-12 Language Arts & Journalism
• K-12 Reading
• K-12 Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate