Pat Crater
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) has named Pat Crater the next Principal of Unionville High School (UHS), pending Board approval on Tuesday, July 21.
Crater will lead 200+ staff and approximately 1,200 students in the District’s flagship school, consistently ranked among the best in the state of Pennsylvania.
His tenure will begin on August 1 as part of a series of transitions that will elevate Tim Hoffman to Superintendent, Mike Audevard to Assistant Superintendent and Amy Jenkins to Director of Curriculum & Instruction.
“A school community is a place where students grow. I believe that’s what it’s all about,” he said. “I am very excited to work alongside our staff, and to see the creative and collaborative teaching and learning that happens in our classrooms on a daily basis.”
At UCFSD, Crater has already led an impressive portfolio of projects with direct impact on UHS students, including the implementation of the new UHS mascot and the development of UCFSD’s Portrait of a Graduate and Portrait of an Educator. “We couldn’t be more proud that Pat has been selected as our next UHS Principal,” reflected Hoffman. “He is primed with a proven track record of success in our community. We can all trust that he will continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and staff.”
Currently the Director of Student Activities, Crater joined the District in 2017 as the Supervisor of Athletics. Before that, he served as the Athletic Director at Sun Valley High School, a Health and Physical Education Teacher at Haverford High School and an active duty member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Crater earned his bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from West Chester University and his master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Cabrini University.
A Berks County native and now invested UCFSD resident, Crater says his family inspires him.
“Where I come from is who I strive to be: hardworking and compassionate in the pursuit of supporting the people around me,” he added.
Members of the Unionville High School (UHS) community are invited to join Crater for music, food and fun sponsored by the PTO on Monday, August 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Unionville High School Stadium. Registration is requested, but not required.
Also pending Board approval, current UHS Assistant Principal Pat Clark will assume the duties of Director of Student Activities effective August 1. A perfect fit for the position, Clark is a longtime community member, parent, teacher and coach. Among other accolades, he maintains the title of winningest Head Football Coach in school history. From 2004 – 2022, his teams earned an impressive seven league championships, a District One Championship and fourteen playoff appearances.
“We are excited for Pat to bring his passion and expertise to this vital role,” added Hoffman.
Clark earned his Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University, his Master’s Degree from Widener University and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Policy, Planning & Education from West Chester University.
As Director of Student Activities, Clark will lead K-12 activities, performing arts and athletics as well as new college and career connections.
“I look forward to supporting our students in their extracurricular activities, which provide important educational experiences that complement the outstanding classroom instruction that our students receive,” noted Clark.
To complete the UHS Administration for the 2025-26 school year, the search is now underway for two Assistant Principals. UCFSD looks forward to welcoming students back on Monday, August 25.
