The Lyme-Old Lyme Schools announced Monday the appointment of Noah Ventola as the next assistant principal of Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School.

Ventola, who will begin his position on July 1, joins the district after working in East Haddam as a social studies teacher, assistant principal, and department chairman as well as chairman of the Curriculum Council, according to a news release.

“Noah really impressed the interview committee with his passion for student engagement and learning," Superintendent Ian Neviaser said in a statement. "His extensive knowledge of curriculum and instruction combined with his even-keeled demeanor and practical approach to problem solving will serve him well in his new role. Noah comes highly recommended by his colleagues, and we look forward to the partnership between Noah and our new principal, Mark Ambruso. We are excited to welcome this new team to our district.”

Ventola is a graduate of the University of Vermont and holds advanced degrees from the Eastern Connecticut State University and Southern Connecticut State University, the release states. He also has experience in the Region 8 Schools as a social studies teacher.

Ventola lives in Durham with his wife and children.