About Us

Students enter Neill on the first day of school

Principal's Welcome

Welcome to Neill Elementary! We are so glad you are here.

At Neill, we believe every child deserves to feel known, valued, challenged, and inspired. Our commitment is to create a school where every student feels safe, connected, and excited to learn each day. When children know they belong and believe the adults around them care deeply about them, they are empowered to take risks, grow through challenges, and discover their unique strengths.

Our promise to every family is simple: Every child will feel connected, learn with confidence, and grow into their very best self.

We believe that strong relationships are the foundation of a great school. Every day, our staff works to build meaningful connections with students and families while creating classrooms where kindness, respect, curiosity, and high expectations go hand in hand. We know students learn best in environments that are warm, welcoming, and predictable—where they feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, celebrate successes, and grow from challenges.

Our guiding belief is simple: Believe. Belong. Become. We help every student believe in themselves and in one another, create a place where everyone truly belongs, and provide the opportunities, support, and encouragement they need to become their very best.

Our school culture is built on the belief that words matter. The words we choose have the power to encourage, inspire, teach, and build lasting relationships. Every day, our staff intentionally models kindness, empathy, respect, and responsibility while helping students understand the impact their words and actions have on others. We want every student and every staff member to feel the love—to know they are seen, valued, supported, and that they truly belong. By creating a community grounded in compassion, encouragement, and mutual respect, we foster a school where students feel confident to learn, grow, and become the very best version of themselves.

Academically, we are committed to providing engaging, high-quality instruction that challenges every learner while ensuring each student receives the support they need to succeed. We encourage students to think critically, persevere through productive struggle, collaborate with others, and share their thinking through meaningful academic conversations. At the same time, we recognize that social and emotional growth is just as important as academic achievement. Through restorative practices, strong relationships, and consistent routines, we help students solve problems, repair relationships, build resilience, and develop the confidence needed to succeed both in and beyond the classroom.

Partnership with families is essential to everything we do. You know your child best, and we value the trust you place in us each day. We believe the strongest schools are built on open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to helping every child succeed. Whether you volunteer, attend school events, communicate with your child's teacher, or support learning at home, your involvement makes a meaningful difference. We look forward to partnering with you throughout your child's elementary journey.

As your principal, I am honored to serve the Neill community. I have been an educator for more than 30 years, serving as an elementary classroom teacher, instructional coach, math and science curriculum specialist, middle school assistant principal, and elementary principal. Throughout my career, one belief has remained constant: every child can succeed when they are surrounded by caring adults, high expectations, engaging learning opportunities, and a school community that believes in them.

Thank you for trusting us with your child. It is a privilege to partner with your family, and I look forward to getting to know each of you in the months and years ahead. Together, we will create a school where every child is known, every family feels welcomed, and every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Welcome to Neill Elementary. We can't wait to see all that our students will Believe, Belong, and Become.