Wes Paul

Wes and his wife Janet found the love of God at COHS during their first visit in December 2021 after relocating to Pennsylvania from Massachusetts. The welcoming spirit of this beautiful community quickly made them feel at home.

Wes and Janet have been married for 36 years and have three daughters and three grandchildren that are a blessing in their lives.

Wes earned undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psychology from Eastern Nazarene College, and a graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston College.

Wes retired as a high school principal in June 2021, after serving 22 years in that role at Oliver Ames High School in Easton, MA. During his tenure as a principal, he also served on two major state committees, providing leadership for the state association of high school principals and the state committee for the oversight of interscholastic athletics. While serving as a principal he was also an adjunct graduate school professor. His early years in education were spent teaching high school biology and chemistry as well as serving as a high school and college assistant basketball coach.
 
Wes was recently named our new Director of Children’s, Youth, and Family Ministries. He also serves as one of our Sunday School teachers for the Pilgrim Class. Additionally, he serves as an usher and is in his first year of Education for Ministry. If given the opportunity, he would be honored to serve COHS on the Vestry.