The Mamaroneck Union Free School District Board of Education appointed Timothy Wieland as the next Principal of Mamaroneck High School. Wieland, who currently serves as Principal of Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, New Jersey, was appointed by the Board of Education at its May 19 meeting. He will report directly to Superintendent Dr. Charles Sampson.

Wieland brings more than two decades of educational leadership experience to Mamaroneck, including service as a high school principal, assistant principal, mathematics teacher, and coach. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his student-centered approach, his commitment to positive school culture, and his focus on helping ensure that all students have access to learning experiences and opportunities that reflect their individual strengths, interests, and goals.

Dr. Sampson said Wieland distinguished himself throughout a rigorous interview process that included several rounds of interviews, performance-based tasks, and meetings with students, faculty, staff, and district administrators.

“Tim is an experienced and highly effective educational leader with a proven ability to lead high school environments with clarity, consistency, and purpose,” said Dr. Sampson. “He understands how to translate vision into action by building strong systems, supporting staff, and maintaining a clear focus on teaching and learning. Just as importantly, he believes deeply in creating a school environment where every student feels known, supported, and empowered to pursue their own path.”

As principal of Pascack Hills High School since 2020, a highly regarded high school in Bergen County, New Jersey, Wieland led initiatives focused on strengthening student supports, enhancing instructional practices, and fostering a strong and inclusive school community. He also played a key role in implementing one of New Jersey’s earliest virtual learning models in 2014, work that later helped support continuity during the pandemic. 

Prior to becoming principal, Wieland served for eight years as Assistant Principal at Pascack Hills High School and previously worked as a mathematics teacher and coach at Pascack Valley High School, where he was named Teacher of the Year during the 2007-2008 school year.

Before entering education, Wieland served as an active-duty officer in the United States Coast Guard, where he supervised a 25-member engineering department, conducted high-tempo interdiction operations, and helped lead training programs for Coast Guard personnel. His experience analyzing engineering and operational data sparked a particular interest in mathematics and statistics, subjects he later taught after transitioning into education. He has spoken about how his experiences in the Coast Guard shaped his leadership philosophy and ultimately led him toward a career in education, where he found the same sense of purpose through teaching, mentorship, and helping others grow. 

“One of the things I love most about this work is watching teachers interact with students and seeing the impact those relationships can have during such important years in their lives,” said Wieland. “My philosophy has always been that school should work for everyone. Every student deserves to feel connected, supported, and empowered to find their own path and pursue opportunities that are meaningful to them.”

Wieland also emphasized the importance of school culture and empowering both students and educators.

“Schools are constantly evolving, and part of leadership is helping guide that evolution in a positive way while remaining focused on students and relationships,” he said. “Throughout the interview process, I was incredibly impressed by the level of dedication among the students, faculty, staff, and administrators in Mamaroneck and their shared commitment to supporting young people.”

Wieland earned a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from St. Thomas Aquinas College, an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Coast Guard Academy.