New Principal Selected For Chapman Elementary

STRONGSVILLE, OH — Kaylee Harrell is the new principal of Chapman Elementary School in Strongsville.

Harrell's hiring was unanimously approved at Thursday's Board of Education meeting. Former Chapman Principal Amy Pinney was promoted to supervisor of elementary curriculum for the Strongsville Schools.

"After an amazing start to my career as an administrator with Wooster City Schools, my husband and I made the decision that we wanted to return home to raise our family. As I began the process, never would I have imagined that I would be able to return to the Strongsville community, the place where I grew up. Having the opportunity to bring my family back to my roots while continuing my professional career at Chapman Elementary is an incredible opportunity," Harrell said in a statement.

Harrell is currently the principal of Melrose Elementary School in Wooster. She has been part of the Wooster City School District since 2014, holding positions as both a teacher and administrator.

Harrell has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, both from Ashland University. She attended the Strongsville City Schools through the 10th grade and still has family in the area.

"As an educational leader, I believe in providing high quality learning experiences that will spark creativity, inspire critical thinking and allow students to learn in a respectful and encouraging environment. Educating the whole child, fostering social emotional growth, as well as providing rigorous and high-quality instruction is essential in any school building, and I am excited to continue supporting this excellence at Chapman Elementary. I could not be more excited to serve and support the students, staff and families as Chapman's Principal,” Harrell said.