Danbury Schools Welcome 2 New Principals

DANBURY, CT — Danbury Public Schools welcomes two elementary school principals to the district: Marnie Durkin at Ellsworth Avenue School and Kristen Bradley at Morris Street School.

Durkin began her career as an elementary school teacher, spending more than ten years in the classroom, before working as a math specialist in Danbury elementary schools. She later served as the principal of South Street School and assistant principal of Park Avenue School.

"Marnie’s breadth of experience in the classroom as well as her hands-on experience as an administrator in several of our elementary schools made her the clear choice to continue to move Ellsworth Avenue School forward," and Superintendent Dr. Sal Pascarella in a release.

Bradley joined DPS two years ago as a language arts specialist, following a 20-year career in education in which she taught across all elementary grades and later assumed the roles of data and literacy coach.

"I’m very excited to name Kristen Bradley to this position. Kristen had already established herself as a master teacher at the elementary-school level, and her academic coaching experience has earned her tremendous respect with her colleagues," said Pascarella. "I am confident that Kristen is the perfect candidate to continue the gains we have made at Morris Street, and I look forward to seeing her in this role."

The new principals will assume their positions July 1.