Sarasota County Schools has appointed Mark Grossenbacher as the inaugural principal of Wellen Park High School, set to open in August 2026 in North Port. Grossenbacher, currently principal at Woodland Middle School, will assume his new role on July 1.
With over two decades in education, Grossenbacher has held leadership roles across the district, including principal of Englewood Elementary and assistant principal at Heron Creek and Sarasota middle schools. He began his career as an English teacher and coach at North Port High School.
Deputy Superintendent Rachael O’Dea praised Grossenbacher’s “high expectations, strong community connections, and leading with heart,” calling him “one of our most highly commended principals.”…