Dear Keshequa Elementary Families,

I am both humbled and enthusiastic to be your Elementary Principal. I am deeply appreciative of the trust placed in me to lead confident and contributing students, committed and action-oriented educators, and a school district with a reputation for providing rigorous curriculum within a structured, safe, and caring learning environment.

I have two decades of experience in school leadership and teaching roles within two suburban school districts. Moreover, I have designed and taught literacy courses at the masters level at a local college. I have experience with curriculum planning and leading innovative educational programs, including launching both a new math and reading program, teaching diverse students, and collaborating with faculty, parents, and students around curriculum and instruction. Additional areas of expertise include teacher coaching, building school-wide culture and climate, a deep knowledge of the Response to Intervention Framework, data analysis with actionable steps, and a keen understanding of the relationship between curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention.

In my time here at Keshequa Elementary, I have focused on cultivating and strengthening relationships, getting families into our building to attend various events, and improving instruction by analyzing data, developing SMART goals and introducing a dedicated intervention block with an all hands on deck approach. Additionally, I have collaborated with area Elementary Principals to strengthen current practices. Likewise, after much research, area school visits, reviewing policies I am happy to say that we have adopted Daniella the Goldendoodle as a therapy dog for students and staff.

I have a 17 year old daughter, Samantha, who is graduating from highschool this year. I enjoy the outdoors, fitness, my dogs and getting lost in a good book.

Kindly,

Lisa M Farina

Keshequa Elementary Principal

Keshequa Elementary School