Credit: Wissahickon School District.
Wissahickon School District has announced the appointment of Dr. Lensi Nikolov as the new principal of Wissahickon Middle School, effective July 1, 2025.
Her appointment was formally approved by the School Board during its meeting on May 5. Dr. Nikolov will succeed Beth Bauer, who is concluding her tenure after 23 years of service to the district and started as the principal at Wissahickon Middle School in 2015.
"I am deeply honored and excited to accept the position of principal at Wissahickon Middle School," Dr. Nikolov said. "I look forward to partnering with the incredible teachers, staff, families, and community to create a supportive and challenging environment where all students are inspired to engage and excel to their fullest potential."
Dr. Nikolov brings a wealth of experience in educational leadership to her new role. She currently serves as principal and senior curriculum specialist at Saucon Valley Middle School and previously held the position of elementary principal within the same district. Her earlier roles include working at Allentown School District and serving as Supervisor of Reading, Federal Programs, and English Language Development in the Central Bucks School District.
Dr. Nikolov’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley, a master’s degree in Second Language Education from McGill University in Montreal, and a Doctor of Education from Lehigh University.
Incoming Superintendent Dr. Mwenyewe Dawan welcomed the appointment, highlighting the district's optimism for the future under Dr. Nikolov's leadership:
"We are truly excited about the energy, expertise, and compassion that Dr. Nikolov will bring to Wissahickon Middle School," Dawan said. "Her appointment reflects careful consideration of our district’s needs and community input. We are also deeply grateful to Mrs. Bauer for her dedicated leadership and 23 years of service to WSD. As we look ahead, I’m confident that Dr. Nikolov will build on that strong foundation and serve as a collaborative, student-centered leader as we continue striving to provide an exemplary education for every student."
She takes over for Beth Bauer, who , after serving as Shady Grove Elementary School’s principal for a number of years.
