From incoming Jefferson School principal Kim Hutchinson:
Greetings Jefferson Parents and Families,
It is an honor to officially introduce myself as the new
Principal of Jefferson Elementary School. My appointment was confirmed
by the Board of Education on Monday, July 28, 2014. In my journey to
this position, I interviewed in other districts but was most impressed
with the rigor and integrity of the South Orange/Maplewood candidate
selection process. I felt it was a strong reflection of the priority
that this community places on the education of its children, and I am
truly honored to have been selected as the Principal of Jefferson.
One of my initial goals is to ensure that the transition from the
leadership of Mrs. Grierson to my own is as seamless as possible. I
want for you and your children to experience familiarity and comfort
during this time. I am very appreciative that Mrs. Grierson and Mrs.
Swyberius are working with me this summer on identifying those tasks
that will support a smooth opening of school in September.
Over the last several weeks, the involvement of parents at
Jefferson has been consistently showcased as one of the school’s
greatest strengths. In a building walkthrough that I went on with Mrs.
Grierson she pointed out several contributions of the PTA that were
representative of the strong partnership that has been established. I
feel lucky to be entering a school community that has such a strong and
supportive parent base.
Interacting with students, observing their learning process and
witnessing their growth is the part of my work that I enjoy the most.
Therefore, I am very much looking forward to building relationships with
the students at Jefferson. I have heard such wonderful things about the
character of the student body. It is evident that students are
enthusiastic learners from the photographs that I have seen, the samples
of their work and the accounts from their teachers and administrators. I
am anxious to see all of learning that will unfold over the course of
this school year. I feel so fortunate to step into a position with such
great students, quality educators and a supportive community.
I wish you and your family a wonderful end to your summer. I look
forward to getting to know you and your children, and can’t wait for
the first day of school! In the interim, I will not be at school every
day but please feel free to contact me at khutchin@somsd.k12.nj.us.
Sincerely,
Kim Hutchinson
Principal
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