 Dear Students, Parents, and Staff,
We are thrilled to announce that Kristin Growitz-Bermudez will be joining our Sleepy Hollow family as our new Assistant Principal, effective July 9th, 2024. Kristin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and we are confident that she will contribute significantly to our school's continued success.
Please join us in welcoming Kristin Growitz-Bermudez. We look forward to the positive impact she will have on our students, staff, and community.
Warm regards,
Mirnaly Vega
Principal
Bio for Kristin Growitz-Bermudez:
Ms. Kristin Growitz-Bermudez 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.
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