Niceville High principal’s new FASSP role will focus on mentoring school leaders and advancing educational excellence in Northwest Florida
Okaloosa County, Florida – Charlie Marello, Principal of Niceville High School, has been named Northwest Florida Regional Director for the Florida Association of Secondary School Principals (FASSP), in a recent announcement marking a major advance for educational leadership in the area. This new position gives him more duties like supporting secondary education and promoting the professional growth of other school leaders around Northwest Florida.
By supporting and equipping school leaders, the FASSP, a branch of the Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA), helps to improve the standard of education in the entire state. Founded in 1977, FASA intends to equip administrators with the necessary fundamental tools and resources to help students succeed. Marello’s new role is proof of his significant experience and dedication to educational leadership.
Having spent 15 years as a secondary school principal, Marello has a wide background in school administration. Now in his eighth year at Niceville High School, his leadership has been marked by a dedication to academic success and all-around student accomplishment.
His career path in educational leadership also includes time as principal at Destin Middle School and Emerald Coast Middle School in Walton County, experiences that have given him an in-depth understanding of the Florida educational landscape.
Looking back on his new position, Marello said he was eager to use his wealth of expertise to help the larger educational society.
“After 15 years as a secondary school principal, I’ve been fortunate to gain lots of experience trying to effectively lead, manage, and survive all different types of situations,” Marello commented. He further added, “If I can be of service to the FASSP by sharing or helping others through the knowledge I’ve gained, the lessons I’ve learned, or the mistakes I’ve made, I’m more than happy to do so.”
Superintendent Marcus Chambers lauded Marello’s appointment, noting his profound impact on students, teachers, and the community at large.
“Charlie Marello is an outstanding leader who has made a tremendous impact on students, teachers, and the community. His dedication to excellence in education and his ability to mentor and support fellow administrators make him the perfect choice for this role. We are incredibly proud to have him representing Northwest Florida at the state level,” said Chambers.
As Regional Director, Marello will work with school leaders across the area to improve the educational experiences of secondary school students. His job will include major lobbying campaigns meant to create conditions supporting educational quality and leadership growth.
This appointment not only honors Marello’s work in the field of education but also marks a move ahead in the group effort to raise Florida secondary education. Under Marello’s leadership, FASSP is poised to keep on its goal of improving the academic results for children in Northwest Florida and assisting school leaders.
