PRESS RELEASE
Contact Information
Watervliet Public Schools
Office of the Superintendent
269-463-0300
rseager@watervlietps.org
Date
Monday, June 17, 2024
Watervliet, MI, June 2024:
Watervliet Public Schools is excited to announce Mr. John Guillean, as the next Athletic Director at Watervliet Public Schools. Mr. Guillean is the current AD at Lawrence Public Schools and was previously the AD at Fennville Public Schools.
Mr. Guillean succeeds Ken Dietz in this role, who retired after 38 years in public education including 18 years as the Athletic Director at Watervliet Public Schools.
Mr. Guillean brings extensive experience in both school-based and community-based recreation programs. He has extensive coaching experience at various levels and in multiple states. He holds a Master’s Degree in Athletic Administration from Ohio University, is a Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) through the NIAAA, and is completing his program to become a Certifed Master Athletics Administration (CMAA) in the Fall of 2024. Additionally, he became well-connected in the SAC while the AD at Fennville Schools.
Sixteen (16) candidates applied for the position, including six current or experienced athletic directors.
Mr. Guillean will begin his role on July 1st.
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