RCS Welcomes New Leadership at Dennis Middle School

Richmond Community Schools is pleased to announce that Crystal Cooper has been selected as the next principal at Dennis Middle School. She replaces Andrew Graber who relocated back to his hometown as a result of familial factors outside of his control.

Mrs. Cooper comes to Dennis Middle School from Mt. Vernon Community Schools where she had served as an assistant principal for five years. While at Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Cooper contributed to a multitude of successes that were centered around student learning. Mrs. Cooper was also able to model with fidelity Mt. Vernon’s mission, vision, and core values. She received her Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership from Ball State University and her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Oakland University. Mrs. Cooper has also received numerous awards and certifications throughout her career.

Evan Grossman will be the next assistant principal at Dennis Middle School. Mr. Grossman comes to Dennis Middle School from MSD of Warren Township in Indianapolis. He received his Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership from Butler University and his Bachelor of Science from Indiana University.

Superintendent Dr. Curtis Wright stated, “We are confident that Mrs. Cooper and Mr. Grossman have the qualifications, skill sets, and experience to build up the legacy of the outgoing leadership team there at Dennis Middle School. While we wish Mr. Graber and his family the best as they address familial factors outside of their control, we stand at the ready to provide support to Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Grossman, and the entire Dennis Middle School community.”