Dr. Nicole Kelly is the newly-appointed principal of Willow Dale Elementary School, part of Centennial School District. She was unanimously recommended to the Superintendent of Schools by the selection panel, which included teachers, staff, board members, parents, etc.
Kelly joins Willow Dale on June 9. She previously served as the House Principal for grades 3-5 at Upper Moreland Elementary School. Prior to her position as a school administrator, Kelly taught special education in the Council Rock School District for many years. Before that, she was a special education teacher in both the Philadelphia and Pottstown school districts, respectively.
Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master’s in education from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. In 2019, Kelly earned her doctorate in education from Widener University in K-12 school systems leadership.
Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.
To ensure a smooth transition until Kelly begins, Dr. Michael Devitt will serve as administrative support to the students and staff of Willow Dale.