Mr. Nick Allen to Serve as Principal of Charles F. Patton Middle School 

Today, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District announced that it has selected Mr. Nick Allen as the next Principal of Charles F. Patton Middle School, pending approval at the May 19 Regular Board Meeting. 

Allen’s official start date will be on or about July 21, 2025, following the retirement of current Principal Dr. Steve Dissinger. 

“I am truly honored to be selected to serve as your next principal of Charles F. Patton Middle School,” shared Allen. “I look forward to embracing the community and building upon the culture of excellence set by Dr. Dissinger and the Patton Middle School staff.”

Mr. Allen currently serves as Assistant Principal of Bala Cynwyd Middle School in the Lower Merion School District. Previously, he held appointments in Lower Merion and the School District of Philadelphia as an Interim Assistant Principal and School Counselor. 

Allen earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Connecticut, A Master’s Degree in Education from Pennsylvania State University and Master’s Degrees in Education and Counseling and Mental Health Services from the University of Pennsylvania. 

“Representatives from across the UCFSD community interviewed Nick. Among a highly-qualified pool of candidates, his energy was contagious– and his commitment to high academic standards and to building a culture of belonging for every single member of our community set him apart,” said UCFSD Superintendent Dr. John Sanville. 

He added “Nick’s care for others and his ability to build authentic connections whether with students, families or staff has been a hallmark of his leadership style– and it’s one that we think makes him an excellent fit for our District.” 

All members of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District community are invited to meet Allen at a special Welcome Reception on Monday, June 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the CFPMS Library. Registration is kindly requested. 

About the Search for the Charles F. Patton Middle School Principal 

The search for a Principal at Charles F. Patton Middle School began with a series of focus groups for CFPMS community members. Feedback gathered from the Focus Groups informed the interview process.

Like other administrative searches at UCFSD, interviews also included representatives from all corners of the community, including families, staff, administrators and school board members. This intensive process offers the District a collaborative approach to finding the best fit for the position. 

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.