Mr. Ben began his career in education as a fifth-grade teacher at Anne Frank Elementary School in the School District of Philadelphia. He taught a Russian-English dual language classroom with an emphasis on developing students’ cross-cultural and cross-linguistic competence. He held various positions including Curriculum Writer, Principal Intern and Assistant Principal at John Marshall School. Ben joined Bensalem Township School District’s administrative team in August 2024 as Assistant Principal at both Belmont Hills and Cornwells Elementary Schools.
Mr. Ben earned his Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Temple University and his Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania.
“From everything I’ve seen and heard so far, Struble is a school people are proud of because of its dedicated staff, terrific students, and families who truly show up. I’m honored to step into the principal role and build on that strong foundation. I can’t wait to meet the community and work alongside you to keep Struble moving forward while staying true to what makes it special,” said Ben.
“Mr. Ben’s commitment to high-quality instruction and student-centered leadership, makes him an excellent choice to serve as principal," said District Superintendent Dr. Sam Lee. “His steady leadership, strong relationships, and dedication to our learners will help uphold Struble’s proud traditions and support the school’s continued success.”