The Galway Central School District Board of Education, at its regular meeting on March 27, 2025, appointed Mr. Samuel Ratti-Robinson as the next Junior/Senior High School principal. This appointment will take effect July 1, 2025 when current Galway Junior/Senior High School Principal Mr. Michael Miller will assume his duties as superintendent of the district. 

Mr. Ratti-Robinson has been the principal of Northville Junior/Senior High School for the past five years. Prior to that, he was the 6-12 principal and athletic director at Fort Edward Union Free School District, where he also taught social studies and coached for five years. He began his career as a high school special education teacher with a focus on history and economics. 

Mr. Ratti-Robinson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Siena College and his Master of Science degree in adolescent education, social studies/special education from the College of St. Rose. He holds certifications in School Building Leadership and School District Leadership from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. In addition, Mr. Ratti-Robinson is an Eagle Scout, a board member for the Northeast Construction Trades Workforce Coalition, and the assistant director of the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament. 

“I'm looking forward to continuing my work in creating new opportunities for students through partnerships with the families, staff, and community of Galway,” said Mr. Ratti-Robinson. “Throughout my career in community-based schools, I have been committed to developing innovative pathways that empower students to recognize the power and impact that their generation can have on this world. There is a personal connection that I’m able to build with students and families in a community like Galway, and I'm excited to see what the future has in store for all of us.”

“I must also express a sincere gratitude to the students, staff, and families of Northville, as they have played an instrumental role in my professional journey, and I will be forever grateful for their support,” he continued. “I look forward to building the same bonds and friendships in Galway so that together, we can focus on what matters most - creating an environment of support and opportunity for our children.”

"We are excited to welcome Mr. Ratti-Robinson to the Galway family," said Interim Galway CSD Superintendent Mark Fish. "He has an outstanding reputation and will be a great addition to our school community." 

"We are looking forward to working with Sam and continuing the wonderful traditions that make Galway CSD a unique and vibrant learning community," said Galway Junior/Senior High School Principal Mike Miller. 

Mr. Ratti-Robinson and his wife, Catherine, live in Greenfield Center with their son, Everett, who is almost three years old. He is passionate about all things outdoors and live music of any kind.