Gary Sophiea, Director of Operations, has a long history with the Ferndale Public Schools. Mr. Sophiea graduated from Ferndale High School and returned to the district as a teacher and high school basketball coach. He then became a middle school principal at Coolidge Junior High, a Ferndale High School assistant principal and principal of Ferndale Middle School.
As Director of Operations, Mr. Sophiea oversees purchasing, security, food services, building/grounds, transportation, custodial services and is a contractor liaison for the district. Mr. Sophiea also oversees Adult and Alternative Education and the Ferndale Career Center operations.
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Click here for the Ferndale Career Center website
