A message from the Superintendent

A new principal for Pennell

January 28, 2022

Dear Parents and Guardians of Pennell Elementary Students:

I am pleased to announce the selection and school board appointment of the next Principal of Pennell Elementary School, Christa L. Palladino. Palladino comes to Penn-Delco from the Marple Newtown School District where she serves as an Assistant Principal. Prior to her assignment in Marple Newtown, she worked with the Upper Darby School District as a teacher, dean, and school administrator.

Mrs. Palladino brings a high level of enthusiasm and proven leadership skills to the important position of Elementary School Principal. A lifelong educator, her experiences as a talented teacher and a school administrator will inform her work as she collaborates and leads a terrific staff. I look forward to introducing Principal Palladino to the Pennell

Elementary Community soon. Mrs. Palladino is scheduled to start as the Pennell Principal on March 23^rdand an opportunity to meet the Principal will be provided once she begins her time with Penn-Delco.

In the meantime, I thank Interim Principal Dr. Danielle Murray for continuing to provide caring and effective administrative support for students and staff most of the 2021-2022 school year. I am grateful for her commitment to the Pennell Elementary students and staff and know that she will miss her daily work with Team Pennell when she returns to her central office position to work with all of our elementary schools.

A link to the announcement of the selection of Principal Palladino can be found at the homepage Quick News Section at pdsd.org/pennell.

As always, thank you for your support and confidence in the work we do for your children. It is always appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

Dr. George Steinhoff, Superintendent