Beachwood Schools Names Aaron Brown Assistant Principal at Hilltop and Beachwood Middle School

BEACHWOOD, OH – Beachwood Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Brown as the new assistant principal serving both Hilltop School and Beachwood Middle School. Brown brings more than a decade of experience in education, including time as a Dean of Students and intervention specialist. He will begin with Beachwood Schools on Monday, August 31.

“I am excited to join Beachwood Schools which shares my strong belief in providing students with an excellent education to prepare them not only for academic success, but to become successful members of the community,” Brown said. “I look forward to working with our students, staff, and parents and contributing to the continued success of the district.”

Brown joins the Beachwood Schools staff after serving as Dean of Students at Shiloh Middle School in the Parma City School District since 2023. He also served as the Dean of Students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School - also in Parma Schools - for two years (2023-2025). Prior to moving into an administrative role, Brown spent 10 years as an intervention specialist, working at Euclid High School from 2019-2023 and at Grand Valley Local Schools from 2013-2019.

“Aaron’s experience working across elementary and middle school buildings and his ability to partner effectively with staff and families make him an excellent fit for our district,” Superintendent Robert Hardis said. “His student-centered approach, desire to learn and grow, ability to partner effectively with staff and families, experience working across elementary and middle school buildings, and expertise in the varied ways students learn are important strengths that will benefit our students, staff, and our district as a whole.”

In addition to his work in the classroom and school administration, Brown has coached football, wrestling, track, and baseball at the middle school and high school levels. Brown earned his undergraduate degree from Notre Dame College in 2013 and his Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education in 2022.

“My family and I are extremely grateful to the Beachwood City School District for allowing me the privilege to join this amazing community,” Brown said. “I can’t wait to get to work and contribute to building bright futures for the students of Beachwood.”