Kelly Holland was named the principal of Glendale-Kenly Elementary at the July Johnston County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, July 13.
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Holland has served Johnston County Public Schools as an educator for nearly 20 years. Most recently she was the Assistant Principal at Glendale-Kenly Elementary. She will begin her new role as Principal on July 14.
“I am honored to serve as principal of Glendale-Kenly Elementary School. It is a blessing to work in a community I love,” said Holland. “I look forward to partnering with the amazing families, students, and staff to accomplish great things.”
Before her time as an Assistant Principal, Holland served as a teacher at South Smithfield Elementary.
She holds a masters of education in administration from East Carolina University, a masters of education in curriculum and instruction supervision from N.C. State University, and a bachelor of science from Methodist College.
“We are looking forward to Ms. Holland continuing to bring her expertise to the Glendale-Elementary School community,” said JCPS Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy. “I feel confident that the school will accomplish great things under her leadership.”