Mr. Michael Audevard and Dr. Amy Jenkins to serve as next Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum & Instruction at the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

On Tuesday, June 10, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) announced that Mr. Michael Audevard and Dr. Amy Jenkins will serve as the District’s next Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum and Instruction respectively. 

They are set to begin alongside UCFSD’s next Superintendent Dr. Tim Hoffman on August 1, following the retirement of current UCFSD Superintendent Dr. John Sanville. 

“Please join me in warmly welcoming Mr. Audevard and Dr. Jenkins to their new positions. Their leadership and vision will greatly benefit our students and staff,” said Hoffman. 

Audevard joined the District in 2008 as a 4th Grade Teacher at Chadds Ford Elementary School before taking on roles as an Assistant Principal in the Garnet Valley School District and later the Principal of Hillendale Elementary School and Director of Curriculum and Instruction at UCFSD. “Mike has demonstrated a deep commitment to student success, innovative educational practices and strong collaborative leadership,” added Hoffman. “This year, he played a crucial role in evaluating and selecting new English Language Arts and Science curriculum resources that align with Pennsylvania Department of Education instructional standards and with research-based best practices. He has also been involved in reviewing the middle school instructional schedule and investigating solutions to help mitigate early dismissals and increase time in classes at the secondary level. His experience and dedication make him an ideal fit for this new role.” 

Audevard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cornell University, a Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, a K-12 Principal Certification from Penn State University and is pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Management from Drexel University. 

“It is an absolute privilege to be named the next Assistant Superintendent of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District,” he shared. “Our district is filled with talented teachers, devoted support staff, driven administrators, dedicated School Board members, invested families and an engaged community, all working to support our wonderful students. I can’t wait to continue to work together to provide excellent opportunities and achieve great outcomes for our kids.”

Jenkins started her career in 1997 as a 6th grade teacher in the Penn-Delco School District. After 11 years in the classroom, Jenkins moved to Sun Valley High School as an Instructional Technology Coach before transitioning to Dean of Students in 2013. She joined Unionville Chadds-Ford in 2015 as Assistant Principal of Unionville High School. She later took on roles as a Principal in the Lower Merion School District and, most recently, at Unionville High School. “Her vision in reinvigorating our Lunch and Learn schedule, as well as her work in developing a more robust college and career preparation program for our students and families, stand out as recent highlights,” said Hoffman. 

“I am honored to accept the position of Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District,” reflected Jenkins. “Having personally experienced the meaningful impact this district has had on me, I am eager to collaborate with our dedicated educators, students and community to foster a learning environment that promotes academic excellence, encourages personal growth and empowers each student to succeed in life and contribute to society.”

Jenkins holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from West Chester University, Masters of Education in Instructional Systems from Penn State University, K-12 Principal Certification from Cabrini University and a Doctorate of Education in Policy, Planning and Administration from West Chester University.

Audevard and Jenkins will collaborate to lead the District forward to the future. They will spearhead initiatives to support academic growth and achievement for all students, including but not limited to work in elementary literacy, middle school math and college and career pathways. 

The search for the next Principal of Unionville High School is underway. For now, school’s almost out for Summer. UCFSD looks forward to welcoming students back for the first day of 2025-26 on Monday, August 25. 

About the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is a high-performing public school system serving approximately 4,000 students in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. The District consists of four elementary schools, one middle school and Unionville High School, consistently ranked among the top public schools in Pennsylvania.