New Southampton Intermediate School Assistant Principal Named

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — The Southampton School District Board of Education has appointed Dr. Nick Epley as assistant principal of Southampton Intermediate School.

"We are excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Epley," said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fatima Morrell. "With a decade of teaching and coaching experience in the Southampton School District, we are certain that Dr. Epley is a perfect fit for this position. He has been an integral part of our team and his dedication to our students is inspiring."

Dr. Epley joined the Southampton School District in 2014 as an elementary school teacher, the district said. During his tenure, he has served as assistant principal of the intermediate school summer program and as a club adviser of the elementary school’s community service club and the district’s Special Olympics and Unified Sports.

Additionally, he has coached the varsity and junior varsity basketball, baseball, volleyball and field hockey teams. He is a 2022 Suffolk County Basketball Coaches Association Frank Mackwich Award winner, the district said.

Prior to joining the district, Dr. Epley taught at a Title 1 elementary school in North Carolina for three years and at Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional Catholic School. As a teacher, he has taught every grade level from K to 8.

Outside of teaching, he has served as the director of Camp Flying Point in Southampton, president and board member of Heart of the Hamptons, director of Future Stars Baseball Camp, and division director and board member for Southampton Little League, district officials said.

Dr. Epley holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elmira College, where he was a member of the men’s basketball team. He earned his master’s degree in adolescence education from Dowling College and holds TESOL certification from Molloy College, and a building and district leadership certification from St. Joseph’s College. He earned his doctorate from American International College.

"I am very grateful for the opportunity to join the Southampton Intermediate School team and assist Principal Patrick Bentsen with his vision," Dr. Epley said. "As a proud product of the Southampton School District, I am honored to have the opportunity to give back to the community that has shaped me into the person and educator I am today. I look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to create an inclusive and positive educational experience for all our students and help build a school culture that fosters a sense of belonging for everyone."