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Greetings Glasgow Middle School Community:
Ms. Kristin Growitz-Bermudez accepted an Assistant Principal position at Sleepy Hollow. Has 28 years of educational experience and has proudly served the Justice Pyramid community for the last 17 years. She brings a global perspective to her teaching, having experience in elementary schools across diverse locations like Tampico, Mexico; Cairo, Egypt; and Washington, D.C. Ms. Growitz-Bermudez taught middle and high school Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) in Plaistow, NH and Arlington, VA. She played a key role in developing the FACS program at what is now South County High School. After completing her masters, she moved into the role of ESOL teacher at Glasgow Middle School. Most recently, Ms. Growitz-Bermudez was the department chair of the ESOL/Special Education team where she has served a range of schools as an itinerant teacher.
Kristin earned her Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Keene State College. She completed her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Multilingual/Multicultural Education, at George Mason University. Recently, she completed her leadership certification through the University of Virginia and FCPS Accelerated Certificate Cohort for Leadership.
Her leadership skills in addition to her knowledge and passion regarding Multilingual Learners, special education, and restorative practices, have led her to this new and exciting role within our school.
Ms. Growitz-Bermudez looks forward to serving Sleepy Hollow’s amazing staff, students, and community as their new Assistant Principal! We are proud and excited for her!
Also, Ms. Brown, currently the Assistant Principal of Timber Lane Elementary School, is an experienced administrator with a track record of leading teams to increasing student academic outcomes. Ms. Brown has found success leading multiple programs in both traditional and alternative settings. Ms. Brown has worked in education for over 18 years on the elementary, middle and high school level and brings a lens that every student should be provided access and opportunity to a rigorous and relevant curriculum. Ms. Brown actively works with staff, families and the school community to eliminate barriers to learning for students and their families.
Ms. Brown began her career as a high school teacher, however, she has since served in numerous capacities including instructional coach, school counselor, department chair and testing coordinator, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape. As an administrator, she led the implementation of Multi-Tier Systems; a proactive approach to restorative practices which resulted in a decrease in out-of-school suspensions and chronic absenteeism. Her experiences in Title I programs allowed her to increase parental involvement by improving and increasing relevant communication.
Ms. Brown holds an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Regent University, a Master of Education in School Counseling from Virginia State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Brooklyn College. These academic achievements have equipped Coretta with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively lead and support both students, staff and families.
Ms. Brown is an engaging leader. She is visible and approachable, and she understands that positive relationships with students, staff and families lead to a successful school community culture. Ms. Brown is excited about joining the Glasgow Middle Community and looks forward to connecting with the team soon. We are excited to welcome her to the GMS community.
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