Superintendent of Schools

For the past 29 years, Dr. Christopher has served as a teacher and administrator in Pennsylvania's public schools. His experience spans both small, rural districts and large, suburban ones. A graduate of Elizabethtown High School, Dr. Christopher earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Juniata College. He later obtained his Master’s Degree and Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Shippensburg University.

Dr. Christopher began his career by spending 16 years as a teacher and principal. In 2012, he was appointed Superintendent of the Juniata Valley School District, a small, rural district in Alexandria, PA. During his tenure, the district achieved numerous successes, including significant improvements in student achievement, substantial gains in financial stability, and major curriculum enhancements. These accomplishments led to his appointment in 2016 as Assistant Superintendent for K-12 Education in the North Allegheny School District in Pittsburgh.

After two years as Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Christopher was promoted to Deputy Superintendent, where he oversaw secondary schools, K-12 special education, curriculum, and professional development. In 2019, he became Superintendent of the Cumberland Valley School District, a high-performing, rapidly growing suburban district near Harrisburg, PA, with over 10,000 students and a diverse population. Notably, in 2023, Hampden Elementary School—one of the eight elementary schools in the district—received the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award.

In December 2023, Dr. Christopher began his current role as Superintendent of the West Chester Area School District. He is actively involved in professional organizations, serving on the Governing Board of the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators, where he has chaired the Innovative Teaching and Learning Committee for the past six years. He also serves on the Advisory Board for the National Center for Education Research and Technology and is an Alumni Trustee of Juniata College.

Dr. Christopher has led numerous professional development initiatives for school leaders, focusing on school transformation and improving student outcomes. He is a sought-after speaker at state and national education conferences.

Dr. Christopher resides within the district with his wife, Aron, and their two children, Caroline and Samuel, both of whom attend the district’s highly regarded public schools. Aron, also a lifelong educator, is a teacher in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.

Contact Dr. David Christopher, Superintendent of Schools

484-266-1001
dchristopher@wcasd.net