A former superintendent of the Westosha Central High School District in Paddock Lake will continue to direct the decision-making body of Gateway Technical College. R. Scott Pierce, who has served on the Gateway District Board since 2009, was appointed to serve as chairperson for the next year at an organizational meeting Monday. Pierce held the position this past year and was again tapped to serve in the leadership role by his eight elected colleagues. Pierce In 2018, Pierce retired from the Central School District after a decade as the high schoolâs top administrator and a 35-year career in education. His degrees include a doctorate of education from Cardinal Stritch University.