LISBON — Philip W. Sugg Middle School Interim Principal Jeff Ramich recently announced the addition of Thomas Landberg as the new assistant principal and co-curricular director.

“Mr. Landberg joins the Lisbon School Department with an impressive and diversified background,” said Ramich. “Since receiving his BS in secondary education, social studies, with a minor in history in 1999, he completed his masters in educational leadership after teaching grade six though 12 social studies in Danforth, Maine. He also served as the writing specialist at MSAD 68 for grades five through eight, and as a grade seven social studies teacher, prior to accepting the position at PWS. In addition to his classroom experience, Tom was the head coach at the middle level for football, boys and girls basketball and softball. He also served as the advisor for the Kiwanis Builders Club, Student Council and was the lead teacher for the Maine Learning Technology Initiative the program that launched the laptop program for middle grade students,” said Ramich.

During an assembly on the first day of school, Ramich and Landberg introduced a program and a school motto to students and staff. “All students will do their B.E.S.T. with body language, eye contact, saying what they mean and trying their best,” said Ramich.

Landberg and his wife Jessica along with their daughter, Olivia, are relocating to the Lisbon area. “Being a part of the Lisbon community of schools is an honor and something I take great pride in as the new assistant principal and co-curricular director,” said Landberg. “I look forward to supporting the efforts of our students in the classroom, on the field and in preparation for their future. It is easy to explain what brought me to PWS. The Lisbon area is a caring and supportive community with a reputation for quality teaching and programs.”