Prince
William
County
Public
Schools
(PWCS)
has
named
Mary
Kathryn
Graham
as
the
principal
of
Gainesville
Middle
School,
effective
for
the
2021-22
school
year.
Graham
replaces
Catherine
Porter-Lucas,
who
was
previously
named
an
associate
superintendent
for
middle
schools,
a
newly
created
role
in
PWCS.Graham served as an assistant principal at Gainesville Middle since 2018, and prior to that a math teacher at the school since 2011. She started her teaching career in PWCS in 2010 as a math teacher at Gar-Field High School.
"I am very proud to have been selected as the principal of such an extraordinary school," she said. "I believe in cultivating and maintaining positive and productive relationships with students, parents, and staff. As the new principal, I will serve and lead a learning community where everyone is seen, welcome, and prepared to thrive."
Graham earned a bachelor's degree in education from SUNY Buffalo State College, and a master's degree in administration and supervision from the University of Virginia. In addition, she holds certifications in administration and supervision and in mathematics.