[New] Theresa Long RHead of School at MMI Preparatory School

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R.N., MMI’s new Head of School late last year.

As a board member, parent of former students and Northeast Pennsylvania native, Theresa began leading MMI beginning with the 2022-23 school year. She graduated from Wyoming Area High School, and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Misericordia University and a Master of Science in

Nursing with a concentration in education degree from Wilkes University. Theresa resides in Mountain Top and has been a member of the MMI Board of Directors since 2017. For the past 11 years, she has served as the chief executive officer at Danville State Hospital and has been an adjunct instructor in the Wilkes University nursing program for 15 years. Mrs. Long has served in a number of leadership roles including vice president of nursing, chief nursing officer, administrator and program director in the health care community, working in health care facilities in the Wyoming Valley, Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and the Greater Hazleton Area for 35 years. She brings to the position strong executive leadership skills including strategic planning, marketing, mentoring and relationship building.

Her extensive background combined with her ties to the education community, make her uniquely qualified for the position.

“Mrs. Long’s strong ties to our school community both on the Board of Directors and as a parent, as well as her proven background in local executive leadership, give the Board confidence that she will successfully lead MMI through the next chapter of our long and rich history,” attorney Richard A. DiLiberto Jr., ’79, MMI's Board Chair, said.

Mrs. Long and her husband David are the parents of two sons who both graduated from MMI. Morgan Long, a member of the Class of 2019, attends Lehigh University and Noah Long, a member of the Class of 2021, attends Bucknell University.

“A rich history, a long track record of success and dedicated faculty and staff make MMI a unique educational experience,” Mrs. Long said.

“I have seen firsthand the amazing, positive effect the faculty and staff have had on my two sons. They are impressive young men who have made the transition to college life with ease. MMI has prepared them not only for their continuing academic career but for life,” she said. “I believe in the school’s mission and have seen the successful outcomes, which makes me excited to take on the role of Head of School.”

Mrs. Long is the 13th head of school in MMI’s 143-year history, and the first woman to hold the position.

About MMI Preparatory School: For more than 143 years, MMI Preparatory School has been providing dedicated area students with a comprehensive and inspiring sixth through 12th grade college preparatory program that maximizes each individual’s academic, social and character potential in preparation for success in college and beyond. The school is jointly accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. MMI is a school where every student can reach their full potential academically, ethically and socially. Visit www.mmiprep.org or call 570-636-1108. H