Principal

Dr. Jessica Schmelzle, Building Principal

Dr. Schmelzle earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Master’s Degree in School Administration, a Specialist Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, and a Doctorate in Leadership in Teaching and Learning. Dr. Schmelzle has spent 18 years as an Educator, and has served as an FHSD Kindergarten Teacher, an Early Childhood Careers Instructor, a Professor of Early Childhood/Elementary Education, an Assistant Principal, and a Director of Special Education. 

Dr. Schmelzle is dedicated to inspiring excellence through her leadership, and promotes a culture that supports the whole child, while empowering faculty and staff. She is passionate about ensuring that the youngest students have educational experiences that promote high levels of learning, but also respect the limitations of their development and attention span. Schmelzle’s experiences have provided a wealth of knowledge on best practices in early childhood education, promoting social-emotional development in young children, and ECSE/early intervention.