New Principal Chosen for Hall Elementary
Kelly Hasson, the principal of Peaks Island and Cliff Island elementary schools for the past two years, has been selected as the new principal of Hall Elementary School in Portland.
The Portland School Committee unanimously approved Hasson’s selection on May 30. Deirdre Steiner, Hall’s principal for the past eight years, is retiring. Steiner previously served as principal of Adams Elementary School in Portland.
Hasson worked as a teacher and teacher-leader at elementary schools in Camden-Rockport and Cape Elizabeth before joining the Portland Public Schools in 2005. She holds a bachelor of science from the University of Maine, a master’s in education from Harvard and a certificate of advanced study in educational leadership from the University of Maine.
“I’ve loved my time at both island schools with our extremely committed staffs, and the most wonderful children who make going to work everyday feel like I’m with family,” said Hasson, who attended Peaks Island Elementary School as a child. “Leaving the island schools is very bittersweet for me.
“Leading Hall Elementary School is an extraordinary opportunity,” she said. “I look forward to working with its well-respected staff, dedicated parent community, and diverse student population.”
