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Hilton CSD names Jeffrey Wheaton as next director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics

At its March 28 meeting, the Hilton Board of Education appointed Jeffrey M. Wheaton to the position of director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics. He will replace the retiring Michael Giruzzi and will begin his new position on July 17.

“I am excited for the opportunity to join Cadet Nation as the next director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics,” said Wheaton. “Hilton takes great pride in their school community and traditions. My goal is to honor tradition, while cultivating and enhancing the overall experience for our students and community.”

Wheaton currently serves as director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics in the Rochester City School District. Prior to that, he was director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, and coordinator of Health Services at Amherst Central School District, and director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics at Young Women’s College Prep in Rochester.

Wheaton began his career as a health and physical education teacher in Virginia. He has experience coaching modified baseball, unified basketball, varsity cross country, varsity track and varsity girls basketball.

Wheaton’s education includes a bachelor’s degree in physical education from SUNY Brockport, a master’s degree in health studies/promotion from The University of Alabama, and an educational leadership certificate from Marshall University in WV. He has also earned designation as a Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA) through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association.

A resident of North Chili, Wheaton and his wife, Amanda, have two children, Kade (7) and Penelope (5). “We look forward to joining the Hilton community and becoming a proud Cadet family,” said Wheaton.
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