Rachel Jones, principal of Gurney Elementary School for 24 years and educator for 34, is retiring. Jones highlights the school's family atmosphere and commitment to academic and social development. The school board has appointed Eva O'Mara as interim principal, with a search for a permanent principal to begin for the 2025-2026 school year.
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio -- Rachel Jones is retiring after serving 24 years as principal at Gurney Elementary School and 34 years as an educator.“We were hosting a new parent event in the Gurney cafeteria that morning when my secretary came in to tell me and my superintendent what was happening,” she said.
“This has led to established expectations for how we treat each other, students and families, as well as how we make decisions.” At the Jan. 15 school board meeting, the board approved the hiring of Eva O’Mara as the interim principal of Gurney Elementary.
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