Superintendent

Lawrence J. Mussoline, Jr., Ph.D, joined the Lower Merion School District as Acting Superintendent in January 2025 and will serve until incoming Superintendent Dr. Frank Ranelli begins his tenure in April 2025.

Dr. Mussoline is an experienced administrator, having served as Superintendent in Haddonfield, New Jersey; and in the Downingtown, Wilson and Pine Grove school districts in Pennsylvania. Prior to his superintendencies, Dr. Mussoline was an assistant principal and principal in the Central Dauphin School District. He began his career as a social studies teacher.

Dr. Mussoline received his bachelor’s degree in secondary education and comprehensive social studies from Bloomsburg University, his master’s in educational administration from Shippensburg University and his doctorate in educational administration from Penn State.