Morris Elementary School Welcomes New Assistant Principal

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LENOX, Mass. — Superintendent William Collins announced that Holly Soules has been selected as Morris Elementary School's new assistant principal and will assume her role on July 1.
 
Soules brings experience and a diverse background in education to the district. She has previously taught both first and third grade, served as a Physical Education instructor for elementary and high school students, and most recently held the position of Dean of Students at Herberg Elementary School.
 
One of her notable contributions at Herberg Elementary has been her involvement in the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team, demonstrating her commitment to creating a positive and supportive school environment. Her dedication to fostering positive relationships with families, students and colleagues aligns seamlessly with Morris Elementary's values.  
 
The addition of Soules to the Morris team will aid in the plan for Principal Kelley to phase into the full-time role as Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Director over the next four years.
 
"Holly's multifaceted experience uniquely equips her to understand and address the various needs of our school community," said Morris Principal Brenda Kelley. "Her enthusiasm, expertise, and passion for education make her an invaluable addition to our school community. I am confident that she will make significant contributions to the growth and success of our students."
 
Soules holds a master's degree in elementary education from American International College, as well as several licensures including as an elementary administrator, principal and assistant principal.
 
"We would like to extend a warm welcome to Holly as Morris' new assistant principal," said Dr. Collins. "Her experience and her passion for providing students with the best possible learning environment make her a wonderful fit for this role. We look forward to seeing her contributions in making Morris Elementary School a brave and safe space for all students."
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Ghost Tour At Ventfort Hall

LENOX, Mass. — Join Robert Oakes, author of "Ghosts of the Berkshires," leads a tour through the rooms and halls of the historic estate sharing tales of its alleged hauntings. 
 
The tours will take place on Saturday, July 27 at 8 pm. This is not an active investigation.
 
Robert Oakes is an author, teacher, storyteller, and singer/songwriter originally from northern New Jersey and currently residing in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts. Since 2010 Robert has led the ghost tours at Edith Wharton's The Mount in Lenox and has represented the museum and its ghosts on Syfy's Ghost Hunters, Jeff Belanger's New England Legends series on PBS, and The Apple Seed show on BYUradio. 
 
In 2020, Robert's debut book, "Ghosts of the Berkshires," was published by Arcadia Publishing and is on sale now in our gift shop. Robert's latest book, Ghosts of Northwestern New Jersey, was released in September 2022.
 
Admission is $30 and minimum age to attend is age 12. Reservations are strongly recommended as tickets are limited. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call413-637-3206. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Payment is required to make a reservation for an event.
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