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CRS welcomes Mariana Barry as new principal

CRS welcomes Mariana Barry as new principal

We are pleased to share an update regarding the leadership at Chestnut Ridge Elementary School. This morning, the Board of Education approved Mariana Barry as the new principal of Chestnut Ridge. Mrs. Barry will be stepping into the role following Mrs. Hale’s retirement. We want to extend our thanks to Mrs. Hale for her 11 years of dedicated service to Chestnut Ridge Elementary School.

Mrs. Barry brings a wealth of experience and dedication to our district. She served as Assistant Principal at Cobbles Elementary in Penfield CSD during the 2023-24 school year. Prior to her role at Cobbles Elementary, Mrs. Barry worked for the Rochester City School District for 17 years, where she held positions as an Assistant Principal, Project Implementation Specialist, and English teacher. Her extensive experience includes serving as a district mentor, curriculum writer, professional development facilitator, and instructional coach. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Mrs. Barry received the Rochester Education Foundation “Advantage Inspire Award” in 2014. 

As a resident of the Churchville-Chili Central School District, Mrs. Barry is deeply connected to our community, with three children attending schools within our district.

Mrs. Barry will officially begin her role at Chestnut Ridge on August 27. Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Barry to her new role and in wishing Mrs. Hale the very best in her retirement.