New Dighton-Rehoboth Assistant Principal

Ashley Johnson has been named as the new Assistant Principal of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School (DRRHS) for the 2025–2026 school year. Johnson was a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Automotive student in high school and served in the Army National Guard.

Superintendent Bill Runey noted that Johnson’s experience “will make her both a great fit for DRRHS and an inspiring role model for our students. She embodies the values of hard work, service, and continuous learning.”

After Johnson earned a Master’s Degree from Bridgewater State University, her career path has included teaching at the elementary and middle school levels, serving as an administrator for a before- and after-school program, and most recently completing her administrative practicum at John F. Parker School in Taunton.

Principal Dustin Demers said that Johnson’s practicum work “demonstrated her ability to empower student voice, ignite a positive school culture, and shape school improvement through data-driven solutions. She will be instrumental to the DRRHS community as we continue DRiving Toward 2030.”

Johnson replaces Arnold Chamanlal, who took a school principal position in Pawtucket.

Johnson will officially begin her role this month, working alongside the DRRHS leadership team to empower students, staff, and the #WeAreDR school community.