Dulaney High School Assistant Principal Andrew Last will begin his new role as Hereford High School's principal on July 1.
Last is replacing current , who is retiring after 11 years on the job.
Born in Essex, England, the 54-year-old Last has worked as an educator in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. He has worked as a teacher for 19 years and as a school administrator for six years, including three years as the chairman of world language at Hereford.
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"I'm an instructional leader and that's what I'm trained to do, and it has helped that I worked under John Bereska for three years as a chairman from 2002 to 2005 teaching Spanish," Last said.
Hereford's new principal is a Towson University graduate with degrees in Spanish and education. He also received a master’s degree in administration and supervision from Loyola College.
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"Part of the reason I'm here is because of John's recommendation of me, I'm sure," Last said. "I believe that I have the respect of the parents and the faculty and that I can make sure that the educational standards remain at a high level."
And Bereska is confident he's leaving the school in good hands.
"After you've spent so many years as I have at Hereford, you want the school to continue moving forward and you want it to continue to be successful," Bereska said. "Andrew cares about education and quality instruction and he understands the importance of a comprehensive high school like Hereford is. He will make sure that Hereford remains on the right path."
