Radnor Middle School principal named Pennsylvania 2026 Secondary Principal of the Year
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Dr. David Widlick, principal of Radnor Middle School, received the Pennsylvania Secondary Principal of the Year award and is a candidate for the national award; the district and visiting principals praised his leadership, school culture and student engagement during the Feb. 24 board meeting.
Dr. David Widlick, principal of Radnor Middle School, was presented with the Pennsylvania 2026 Secondary Principal of the Year award at the Radnor Township School District board meeting on Feb. 24.
Eric Eschbach, executive director of the Pennsylvania Principals Association, presented the award and noted that the recognition honors exemplary educational leadership across the Commonwealth and positions Dr. Widlick as a candidate for the national award run by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Eschbach highlighted Widlick’s 23½ years in education and 11½ years in administration and cited letters of support from teachers, administrators and parents.
Ed Roth, principal at Penncrest High School and chair of the selection committee, commended Radnor Middle School’s strong routines, high expectations and student engagement, noting that approximately three-quarters of students participate in extracurricular activities. Roth described classrooms he observed as rigorous and credited Widlick for fostering a collaborative school culture.
Widlick accepted the honor and used his remarks to thank the board, district leaders, colleagues, family and students. He described the award as a shared recognition of teamwork and emphasized presence, relationships and commitment as the hallmarks of his leadership.
The board and members of the Radnor community offered multiple short testimonials from staff and students praising Widlick’s mentorship and approachability. The district said the award will be recognized by both the Pennsylvania Principals Association and NASSP and applauded the principal’s contribution to school climate. No district action items were attached to the award presentation.
