Dear Community Members,
I am honored to join the Francestown Community as the new principal. I grew up in Francestown and have fond memories. I eagerly look forward to returning to it. Throughout my 20 years dedicated to education, I focused on creating meaningful and authentic learning experiences for all children. I honed my expertise first working for the Harris Center for Conservation Education and then working at Greenfield Elementary and Antrim Elementary School. I look forward to working together with the Francestown community to carry this vision forward. In my new role as principal of Francestown, my first actions will focus on the following goals:
Develop my understanding of and appreciation for what is unique and important to the Francestown Community.
Collaboratively develop and implement a strategic plan for continuous school improvement that incorporates relevant research and feedback from staff, parents, students, and extended community members (e.g., district personnel).
Establish a system for clear communication with families, students, staff, and community members.
To do this work, I have created an entry plan that outlines a sequence of activities that will provide me with opportunities to learn from individuals representing staff, parents, and students, as well as some of its community leaders. As I meet with individuals, my intent is to listen with great care and attention in order to begin to learn and work collectively and cooperatively to ensure that the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students are met.
Sincerely,
Rachel Lunan-Hill
Francestown Elementary School Principal