Dear Mount View Community Members,

It is my honor to be welcomed by the Mount View educational community as your new high school Principal here at RSU 3. I have had the pleasure of meeting students, families, and have been working diligently to ensure the continued success of the MVHS program. I have experience working in both domestic and international educational markets and this has enlightened my ability as an administrator to improve upon and expand both best and new educational practices and mindsets.

                My educational journey started at the University of New Hampshire where I completed my undergraduate degree in sociology and then my Master’s in Secondary Education. I had the pleasure of being placed and completing my teaching practicum in Maine at Noble High School in 2010.

                Following this achievement, I went on to substitute teach in three different New Hampshire districts all the way from Portsmouth to Bristol. After two years, I realized that looking at alternative options to continue my career in education would be best. I was fortunate enough to then have an opportunity present itself in an international educational market and took this opportunity to expand and challenge my current educational beliefs.

                I had the pleasure of opening two private schools and led a third during the pandemic from 2013 to 2024. My roles at these schools as an administrator was constantly evolving and I developed what I felt to be my main responsibilities as an administrator:

1. To be your adult advocate; be available if you need assistance or someone to speak with about challenging topics.

2. Ensure you are successful by attending classes, completing work with effort, and following school policies.

3. Praise your success as individuals, classes, and as an educational community.

 Over the years I have been influenced by several academics in the field consisting of Ken Robinson, Brene Brown, Carol Dweck, Amy Cuddy, and Jordan Peterson. I attempted to adapt Carol Dweck’s growth mindset into an international growth mindset allowing for the inclusion of different cultures, languages, and beliefs.

I hope that through my passion, experience, and patience together we can continue the success here at MVHS and beyond, wherever our educational journeys take us.

 Sincerely,

 Matthew J. Zavala

Principal