Reginald Myers Principal Reginald Myers Is Positively Impacting Lives Through Education

Reginald Myers Principal Reginald Myers Is Positively Impacting Lives Through Education 

Reginald Myers is making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of students, teachers and the entire staff at Palm Beach Central High School. As principal, he’s doing a job that he thought he would never do again, after retiring as principal at Park Vista High School in 2021.

His retirement concluded a tenure of 42 years with the School District of Palm Beach County. But sometimes, life takes us along a different path than we expected. Myers was two years into his well-deserved retirement when he received a surprise phone call. In the summer of 2023, the district asked him to come out of retirement, and step back into the realm of educational leadership.

Palm Beach Central was a school that suddenly found itself in desperate need of a strong, experienced leader just days before the new school year began. He embraced the challenge and joined the Bronco family. Since taking over the reins at Palm Beach Central, Myers has brought stability to the campus. As he reflects on his last 12 months in charge, he feels that his leadership has helped the school continue its mission of “Every Student Counts, Every Moment Matters.”

“My biggest contribution was demonstrating my shared passion for education and ensuring that teachers and staff had the support, resources and materials needed to help our students succeed,” Myers said. “When I arrived last year, I focused on building trust and establishing positive relationships with students and staff. This foundation allowed us to concentrate on our primary goals: increasing student achievement, preparing students for post-secondary paths and ensuring that every student has the tools they need for success after high school.”

His years of experience served him well. “Being a high school principal is a way of life that requires full commitment in order to be successful,” Myers explained.

Now that year one is in the books, he has some specific goals for this new school year. “Our focus will be on continuing to raise student achievement, increasing our graduation rate, maintaining a safe learning environment and expanding opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities,” he said.

His commitment means being present during the day for classes, as well as on nights and weekends to support the school’s athletic teams, clubs and other organizations. “Over the past year, I’ve attended numerous junior varsity and varsity games for most of our athletic teams,” Myers said.

He is a passionate supporter of academics but also a huge fan of the Bronco football team, which is why he is conspicuously present at all home games. “Typically, I am near the sidelines during varsity football games,” Myers said. “However, at various times throughout the event, I am mobile, working with our security team to monitor and supervise both the inside and outside of the stadium. It is important for me to connect with the students, the fans and the community.”

Looking back, Myers never would have guessed that his life would take him to back the halls and classrooms, but this unexpected professional experience has been a blessing in disguise.

“The Palm Beach Central High School ‘family’ consists of some of the most passionate and dedicated faculty and staff that I have had the opportunity to work with,” Myers said. “They arrive at work each day prepared to give their very best to our students and their families… The student body is very spirited with students who are eager to take on leadership roles that benefit not just the school, but the larger community, as well.”

Rather than thinking about his delayed retirement, Myers stressed that his current focus is on the education, health and welfare of his students.

“My focus is on making sure that each student walking through the doors of Palm Beach Central has every opportunity to succeed and ultimately graduate,” he said. “My commitment to each student is to give them the opportunity to experience positive outcomes daily, while also acquiring the skills necessary to pursue their dreams beyond high school.”

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