New Principal Announced For Oxford Elementary

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — Jacquelyn Taylor has been named the principal of Oxford Elementary.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jacquelyn into this school leadership position,” said Heights Schools Superintendent Elizabeth Kirby. “Jacquelyn is an accomplished and dedicated instructional leader who is highly respected by her peers across the district.”

Taylor is a STEM specialist who has been in an administrative support role at Oxford for eight months. She was previously a STEM specialist for Boulevard and Gearity elementary schools.

Tayloer earned her Master's Degree in Administration and her Teacher Leader Endorsement from John Carroll University.

“I am beyond excited for the opportunity,” said Taylor. “This is where I started my career 20 years ago; it feels like home to me. I'm honored to work with such a talented group of teachers, and I look forward to collaborating with the staff to make a difference for all students and families at Oxford.”

Oxford's former principal Teresa Taylor-Ware resigned at the end of the 2019-2020 school year, citing personal reasons. She will remain with the Heights Schools as an instructional coach. She has been in the district for nearly three decades.

“Developing our own leaders and promoting from within is one of our goals in CH-UH,” added Kirby. “We have a number of internal candidates with great experience who are eager to take on leadership roles. In creating a culture of excellence, it is important that we provide the opportunities to develop our staff members who wish to become leaders in our district.”