Taylor Elem - principal promoted
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Anonymous
| Principal was just announced via School Talk. |
Anonymous
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Kathryn Madigan has been appointed as the Elementary Principal at Taylor Elementary School, effective July 5, 2022. Ms. Madigan has over 20 years of experience at both the elementary and middle school levels. Ms. Madigan holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kenyon College, a M.S. in Kinesiology (University of New Hampshire), an M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Marymount University) and an Ed.S. in Education Administration (University of Virginia). She also has a gifted endorsement from the University of Virginia.
Ms. Madigan began her career as a third-grade teacher at Hoffman-Boston Elementary School at Arlington Public Schools. She has also served as the Resource Teacher for the Gifted and Intersession Coordinator at Barcroft Elementary School at Arlington Public Schools. Since 2014, Ms. Madigan served as a school-based administrator in the role as a middle school assistant principal in both Alexandria City Public Schools and Fairfax County Public Schools. Most recently, she has served the Acting Principal during the 2020-2021 school year and as the Director of Student Services. As Ms. Madigan begins her new role as Principal of Taylor Elementary School, she believes that as students learn and grow, it is our responsibility as educators to foster a love of learning and curiosity while nurturing the whole child. She looks forward to working together to build a fun and safe environment, where all staff, students and families feel welcome and valued. Ms. Madigan is looking forward to becoming immersed in the Taylor Elementary School Community. |
Anonymous
Thanks, she sounds great! |
Anonymous
| Thoughts? I know someone from the parent panel who is kind of lukewarm but won’t say why. |
Anonymous
I assume it’s because she is 10 years away from any elementary experience. But considering slim pickings she is stellar. |
Anonymous
| She is leaving now. |
Anonymous
Who is leaving? The current Principal at Taylor or the prior Principal who was in Syphax now?? |
Anonymous
Pp?? |
Anonymous
DP. The current principal. She sent out an email saying she was leaving. I thought she seemed fine. I wonder why she is leaving. |
Anonymous
| What did the email say? |
Anonymous
She was great, this is a big loss. Update for the 2025-2026 School Year Dear Taylor Families: It has been an honor to serve as the principal of Taylor Elementary School. This school is more than a place of learning, it is a vibrant, caring community made up of incredible students, devoted staff and engaged families. I am proud of what we’ve accomplished together over the years, and I will always cherish the memories, milestones and connections we’ve shared. At the end of the school year next week, I will transition to a new role at the Syphax Education Center, pending School Board approval. In this position, I’ll have the opportunity to support instructional practices across the division and help shape teaching and learning throughout APS. While I am excited for this new chapter, leaving Taylor is not easy. This community has been my home and it has helped in part to shape the leader I am today. I want to thank you for your partnership, trust and support over the years. Taylor’s strength is in its people, and I have full confidence that this tradition of excellence will continue. APS leadership will share more about next steps in the coming days to ensure a smooth transition for our students and staff. Thank you for the joy, the learning and the unwavering support. It has been a privilege to be a part of your students’ educational journey. |
Anonymous
| I’m curious what the average turnover is for elementary principals across APS. |
Anonymous
ASFS had one for like 25 yrs. |
Anonymous
| Ms. Madigan has been a mostly great fit and seemed to be in it for the long haul. I wonder why she’s leaving. If we get another one like the 1-year nightmare a few years ago… |
Anonymous
I'm sad she's leaving, she was really great. I'm also concerned about who will be tapped to be the new principal. |