Zach Mercier is a Southern California implant from Washington State where he attended and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Washington University. In 1999, Mr. Mercier moved to Southern California with dreams of being a comedian while teaching at Hughes Elizabeth Lakes Union High School. After falling in love with teaching (and not being very funny on stage), Mr. Mercier was enticed by what the Antelope Valley Union High School District has to offer as he accepted a teaching and baseball coaching position at Quartz Hill High School. Looking for an opportunity to broaden his experiences, Mr. Mercier accepted a position at Eastside High School and served as the Athletic Director and Varsity Baseball, Golf, and Girls Basketball coach. In 2010, Mr. Mercier became a Vice Principal in the Antelope Valley Union High School District, serving the school sites of Littlerock and Eastside. In 2014, Mr. Mercier returned to Quartz Hill High School in the role of Assistant Principal. In 2018, after a one-year service to Palmdale High School, Mr. Mercier was appointed Principal of Quartz Hill High School. Currently, Mr. Mercier serves Lancaster High School in the role of Principal for a second year.
Mr. Mercier’s professional experiences include 25 years of teaching and administration experience and two terms as a school board of education member. Mr. Mercier is also a mentor to administrators new to the field. Mr. Mercier received his Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Washington University where he played soccer. Mr. Mercier received his Master’s degree from Cal-State Bakersfield and is currently in the doctorate program at Brandman University. Mr. Mercier resides in Palmdale, California with his wife and 4 children, all products of the Antelope Valley. If you would like to contact Mr. Mercier, email
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