Kittredge Elementary School Welcomes New Principal
HINSDALE, Mass. — Howard Marshall has been named principal of Kittredge Elementary School and took over leadership of the school on July 1 from Kathy Buckley, who will be retiring in August.
"Howard brings a wealth of knowledge and experience," said Central Berkshire Regional School District Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis. "He will continue the community tradition of putting students first. Mr. Marshall is committed to ensuring that our schools are community hubs that prioritize family engagement and meeting the needs of the whole child. We are excited to be welcoming Mr. Marshall to Central Berkshire."
Marshall, of Pittsfield, was most recently the Professional Learning Coordinator for Teaching and Learning with the Pittsfield Public Schools. The role was created in response to the pandemic to assist with district-wide implementation of remote and hybrid instruction and to support educators and families with the transition. The role eventually grew to encompass all types of professional learning for educators and supported the work of the department of teaching and learning.
Prior to that, Marshall was a teacher at Pittsfield High School, having taught both history and business courses.
"I learned a great deal, worked closely with the principals and assistant principals, and had wonderful mentors and colleagues for the last twelve years," said Marshall.
In the first few weeks, Marshall has focused on aligning the school's instructional vision with the district's goals, built a daily schedule, and revised the school's handbook and safety plans.
"I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in the fall. I was able to visit a couple of times in the spring, and the energy and love for the school that I saw was just wonderful. This really feels like such a great
place to work and I'm proud to be serving as principal here," Marshall said.
Kittredge Elementary School is part of the Central Berkshire Regional School District and serves about 160 students primarily from Hinsdale and Peru in prekindergarten through 5th grade.
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