Welcome to Provident Charter School West!
Dear Provident Charter Schools Students & Families,
My name is Matthew Tumulty and I am honored to introduce myself as the new principal of Provident Charter School West. I have 20 years of educational experience as a teacher and administrator. My goal is to build a positive learning environment that supports my students and their needs. I’m committed to building strong relationships, fostering student growth, and creating a school culture where every child can thrive. I look forward to working with my students and the families of PCS West.
At Provident Charter School West, I play a central leadership role in fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment where every learner can thrive. I am dedicated to supporting academic excellence, strong teacher development, and building meaningful family partnerships. As the principal, I will focus on a number of key initiatives, such as:
- Integrate evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to students with language-based learning needs.
- Lead data-driven initiatives to improve student outcomes and close achievement gaps.
- Implement tiered systems of academic and behavioral interventions.
- Promote a whole-child approach through access to counseling, special education, and wellness programs.
- Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication, workshops, and events.
- Support student leadership, social-emotional learning, and positive school climate.
Sincerely,
Principal Matthew Tumulty
Meet the Principal: Q&A with Mr. Tumulty
At first I never envisioned myself getting into education. As an athlete, I always wanted to be a role model and make a difference in the lives of others. When I got into education, it allowed me to work with kids and make a positive impact on their personal growth and development.
I love how the school is unique and unlike any other in the area. PCS focuses on helping students overcome the obstacles they face and provides them the help and support they need to succeed.
As someone new to PCS West, I have not yet had the opportunity to participate in any school events. I am excited to get involved and be a part of them in the future.
Don’t be in a hurry to grow up so fast. Slow down and enjoy being a kid!
“The greatest gift anyone could give another person is believing in them.”
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim Grover
I worked in a steel mill located on Neville Island and got to use many different tools and machines daily.
If I wasn’t a principal, I would have liked to play a professional sport, either basketball or football.
You name it, I’ve done it—from mopping floors to directing traffic. I believe in pitching in wherever needed.
The student stated they stopped to help a teacher who got a flat tire while on their way to school.
I always watch and laugh at the TV show Seinfeld.
I’m a big Star Wars fan so my movie title would be “PCS West Principal: The Hall Pass Strikes Back.”
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