Mike Grosso appointed head of Middle School at Worcester Prep

Mike Grosso, a member of the Worcester Preparatory School faculty for 16 years, has taken over the role of head of Middle School. Headmaster Dr. Barry W. Tull announced the appointment, saying, “Mike has served Worcester as a faculty leader, class sponsor for the classes of 2002 and 2008, and as an outstanding physical education teacher and coach. His empathy for others and his desire to do what is best for every student make him a perfect choice for our head of Middle School.”

A native of Philadelphia, Grosso holds a bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University and a master’s degree in school administration from Wilmington University. During high school, he was a member of the varsity football, ice hockey and wresting teams. He was president of his class and of the ski club, an officer of Students Against Drunk Driving, and active in the varsity volunteers.

In college, Grosso captained the ice hockey team, volunteered for Special Olympics and community outreach, and became certified in health fitness as a personal trainer.

In addition to his teaching, he directs the WPS inservice training in CPR, first aid, and use of automated external defibrillators. During his time at Worcester, Grosso coached 16 different athletic teams in basketball, lacrosse, golf and soccer, and was named Eastern Shore Coach of the Year in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2010.