Mount Prospect Academy names Zachary Angelos principal of learning center

PLYMOUTH — Mount Prospect Academy has appointed Zachary Angelos as principal of its Karen Langley Learning Center in Plymouth. Angelos, a member of Mount Prospect Academy’s Plymouth faculty team since 2017, began his new role at the start of this academic year.

As principal, Angelos will oversee a program serving young people who need specialized academic, behavioral, and experiential support outside traditional school settings. The center offers individualized education, basic skill-building, and career exploration opportunities, alongside the broader network of Mount Prospect Academy campuses in New Hampshire.

"From his beginnings in an entry-level role, Zachary consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence, a passion for student success, and a willingness to embrace new challenges," said Karen Langley, senior director of academics at Mount Prospect Academy. "As he progressed, Zachary continually expanded his skills, welcomed opportunities for growth, and made the most of the support and guidance provided to pursue leadership roles."

Angelos joined Mount Prospect Academy in 2017 as a behavioral support paraprofessional, later transitioning to an adult living teaching assistant.

"Zachary’s journey from a beginning educator to a highly respected leader is a testament to his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement," Langley added. "It has been truly inspiring to watch him evolve into a leader who not only advances the mission and vision of the school but also serves as a mentor, role model, and source of inspiration for others."

KLLC recently received approval from the New Hampshire Department of Education as a non-public school and special education program, marking an important milestone in the school’s continued growth and development. Angelos has been an integral part of that development, witnessing the school grow from eight students to currently more than 30, along with the addition of numerous faculty members. But as he points out, KLLC's growth has never been about student headcount.

"We went from eight students to 15, then to 30, but the growth was never simply about numbers," Angelos said. "We had to learn what the right classroom sizes looked like, how to deliver the curriculum effectively, how to differentiate instruction, and how to maintain high expectations as the school continued to grow. We learned that growing a school isn't simply about serving more students. It is about building the capacity to serve those students well."

For Angelos, becoming principal is not merely a professional achievement. It is a responsibility to honor what has already been built and to help shape what comes next.

“That is what makes becoming a principal so meaningful to me. It isn't about reaching the top of a career ladder,” Angelos said. “It is about being entrusted with something someone else dared to build.”

Learn more about Mount Prospect Academy and the Karen Langley Learning Center at mountprospectacademy.org.