7-12 PRINCIPAL … Troy Cummins is excited to embrace his new role as the 7-12 principal at Hilltop High School after serving the district as science teacher.
By: Anna Wozniak
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
anna@thevillagereporter.com
Some might think that a career comes out of nowhere, and others may conjecture that everyone is born for a certain purpose. In the case of Troy Cummins, it would seem as though the latter is true.
Growing up alongside his younger sister and brother, Carma and Brian, Troy grew up on a small farm, under the love and care of Carmen and Ann Cummins.
They made sure that the children’s “faith and a love for learning” was strong before sending them out into the world, setting Troy on a great path with their influence.
This love of learning was only solidified into his being as he grew and attended Bryan City Schools, from which he graduated in 1991.
He shared that he “was blessed to have some wonderful teachers in school. I remember them taking the time to make sure I not only learned the material, but also loved the process of learning.”
Due to the influence of both his parents and his teachers, Troy Cummins set off to Ashland University, where he earned a Bachelor in Science of Education.
Ever the student, after a few years of teaching, Troy returned to Ashland and earned a graduate degree in Theological Seminary in Theology and Leadership, which has come in handy as he has served two congregations as pastor, Fountain City Christian School as administrator, and as an instructional coach for the NWOCA.
It is apparent by these positions that Troy takes pride in helping others become the best possible version of themselves.
He has taught both math and science in Virginia and Ohio, which saw the move of his family from Williams County to both Manassas, Virginia and Ashton, Ohio.
Since moving back to Williams County, Troy, his wife, Elizabeth, and their three children (Alex, Samuel, and Ella) have established roots in the community, as well as spent the last 16 years refurbishing the family farm in Pioneer.
While Troy champions his Hilltop efforts, Elizabeth finds herself close to her husband’s history, serving Bryan City Schools as a fourth-grade teacher.
Alex and Samuel have both married to Jaiden and Kiria, respectively, and Troy and Elizabeth have the happiness of loving two grandchildren.
“We love spending time together, having campfires and flying kites,” he shared, “Life on the farm is always full of activity and time spent together.”
As he embraces this new administrative role at Hilltop, Mr. Cummins shared that he is excited to “serve the community in a new capacity,” as the people he has “come to know at West Unity are amazing.”
“It has been an incredible blessing to be a part of the school family this past year,” Troy continued, “and there are some wonderful adventures ahead.”
Finishing up, Mr. Cummins added that “it is a privilege to be a part of a team that recognizes the challenge and is ready to achieve great things together.”