Mr. Lucas' Website

Hello my name is Richard Lucas.  I am the Academic Principal at Greater Johnstown Middle School.  I oversee all Academic  components of the Educational Design at JMS.

I became the Academic Principal of JMS in July of 2012 and am so excited to be there.  Prior to being a Principal, I held the positions of Assistant Principal, Guidance Counselor/Transition Coordinator, CBI and Transition Facilitator, and Emotional Support Teacher.  I have been with the Greater Johnstown School District since 2002-2003.

I am a lifelong resident of the Greater Johnstown Area.  I graduated from Ferndale Area High School in 1995.  Following high school, I attended Gannon University in Erie, PA and earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary/Special Education.  I attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania for my graduate studies and received an Masters Degree in Education in the area Counselor Education which certified me as a Secondary School Counselor.  I also hold certifications in the areas of Principal (K-12) and Special Education Supervisor.  I attended Saint Francis University to obtain these additional certifications.

I am the proud father of three boys.  My wife is also in education and is a teacher in the Central Cambria School District.  My family is very important to me and is the focus of my personal life.

Penn State Athletics are a passion for me as I am a season ticket holder in both Football and Wrestling.  I also enjoy supporting the Steelers and most of all Our Men of Troy, the Johnstown Trojans!