Permanent Principal Appointed At Stamford Elementary School

STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Board of Education voted Tuesday evening to approve the appointment of Keriann Maxelix as the permanent principal of Westover K-8 Magnet School, effective immediately.

Maxelix was named interim principal at Westover for the 2025-26 school year after serving as assistant principal since 2016.

"Keriann has earned the confidence of the Westover community through her steady leadership, deep instructional expertise, and unwavering commitment to students and families," said SPS Superintendent Dr. Adrian B. Talley in an announcement.

"Throughout her tenure at Westover, she has demonstrated the ability to build strong relationships, support teachers, and foster a positive learning environment where students can thrive," Talley added. "I look forward to partnering with her and the entire Westover administrative team as we work to ensure that every Westover student has the support they need to succeed."

Maxelix joined Stamford Public Schools in 2013 as a Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) instructional support teacher at Springdale Elementary School. She also has served as a curriculum associate for data monitoring for grades K-12 and on the district’s K-5 Literacy Professional Development Team.

She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a dual special education/elementary education certification from Marymount Manhattan College. She earned a master's in special education from Southern Connecticut State University, with a concentration in autism spectrum disorders and learning disabilities. She also earned a Sixth-Year Diploma in educational administration and supervision from the University of Bridgeport.

Maxelix is certified by the Connecticut State Department of Education in PreK-6 Elementary (013), K-12 Special Education: Comprehensive (165), and Intermediate Administration or Supervision (092).

Maxelix was recognized with a 2016 Spotlight on Teachers Award for her work developing and implementing the framework for the district’s Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) Instructional Support Program.