08/13/2026
Welcome, Kristen!
We are pleased to welcome Kristen Connelly to GCPS as Assistant Principal at Peasley Middle School.
Kristen currently serves as Dean of Students at Middlesex Elementary School, where she works closely with students, teachers, families, counselors, and administrators. Her experience includes supporting student behavior and discipline, using data to develop interventions, supporting PBIS initiatives, mentoring teachers in classroom management strategies, developing individualized student supports, and strengthening family engagement. She also serves on her school's leadership team, contributing to work related to school culture, attendance, student behavior, and family engagement.
Before moving into administration, Kristen served as both a PreK and fifth grade teacher and team leader. Her leadership preparation has provided additional experience with classroom walkthroughs, student performance data, school improvement planning, budgeting, school safety, SOL testing, special education processes, and student discipline.
Kristen earned her bachelor's degree and Master of Arts in Teaching from James Madison University and completed her PK through 12 Administration and Supervision endorsement through William & Mary.
Her combination of classroom and administrative experience provides a strong foundation for supporting students and teachers. Her focus on relationships, positive school culture, student support, and family engagement will be an asset to the Peasley leadership team.
Kristen's first day will be Monday, August 17, 2026. Please join us in welcoming her to Peasley Middle School and the GCPS family.