Mill Valley school principal exits after brief tenure - Marin Independent Journal

The principal of Mill Valley Middle School has resigned after a tenure of about five months, the school district confirmed.

Jeremy Packman, who was appointed in June, left just after Thanksgiving, or roughly three months into the fall term. There was no formal announcement from the district or from Packman.

Kimberly Berman, superintendent of the Mill Valley School District, confirmed the resignation, but she declined to answer questions regarding the reasons or the circumstances surrounding Packman’s departure.

“Former MS principal Jeremy Packman has resigned his position as principal of MVMS,” Berman said in an email. “Recruitment efforts for a middle school principal will commence in the new year with staff, student and community input.”

Packman said in an email message Friday that he left for personal reasons.

“I resigned due to some serious family concerns that surfaced,” he said. “My full attention is needed to support them right now.”

He said he hasn’t had time to look for a new job because he is focused on the personal issues.

“It was a hard move to make,” he said.

The district has appointed Nicole Reyherme as acting principal, Berman said.

“Our current leadership team, Nicole Reyherme, acting principal, Kate Sprague, assistant principal and Rob Celli, dean of students, remain committed to ensuring smooth operations and strong academic and social emotional outcomes for our students,” Berman said.

Further details on the school are being sent to parents through a private email platform, she said.

“Families are now receiving weekly news and updates in Parent Square from our middle school leaders,” she said.

District trustee Emily Uhlhorn said she was grateful to the leadership team and school staff for their help in the transition. She also declined comment on the circumstances of Packman’s resignation.

“Our team is continuing to prioritize academic growth for all, social emotional wellness and equity this school year,” Uhlhorn said in a text message. “After a difficult two years, we’re thrilled to have our students back in school full time — learning, socializing and growing.”

Prior to his appointment at Mill Valley Middle School in June, Packman had more than 20 years of experience in public schools. Most recently, he was principal of Abbott Middle School in San Mateo.

Packman was also an assistant principal at Bohannon Middle School in the San Lorenzo Unified School District and at Montero Middle School in the Oakland Unified School District.

Packman’s starting salary at the middle school was $160,552.

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