I am excited to return to Mount Vernon as an Assistant Principal after starting my teaching career here as an English teacher.  I graduated from Olentangy High School, received my undergrad at Ohio Northern University, and obtained my Master+ at Ashland University.

I am passionate about making sure every student is able to maximize their own potential and ensuring that students can learn in a building that fosters a safe and supportive learning environment.  

My wife and her siblings all graduated from Mount Vernon High School. My daughter will be a senior at MVHS this year and my son will be a sophomore.  We look forward to going to different activities at the school and supporting all of our students.  In our free time, we love to travel to different places.

If I can be of any support, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]

Proud to be a Yellow Jacket (again),

Ben Richards