A special honor has been awarded to the assistant principal at Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology (Cora Kelly). ACPS is proud to announce that Dr. Lauren Holthaus has been selected for the National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year honor from the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals (VAESP) and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) as they shine a light on assistant principals who are doing a superb job in their roles.
Cora Kelly Principal Jasibi Crews nominated Dr. Holthaus, highlighting how quickly she took to the administrative role that an assistant principal holds with regard to Special Education since Cora Kelly houses the Autism and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Emotionally Disturbed Programs.
“Dr. Holthaus has excelled at her role as assistant principal at Cora Kelly which she has held since July 2018, and her dedication in working with our students, staff and families — staying after work countless times — is commendable,” Ms. Crews added.
Before Dr. Holthaus joined the Cora Kelly staff, she worked for Alexandria City Public School’s Department of Accountability and Research. She also has tremendous instructional experience.
Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. said, “I appreciate how Dr. Holthaus puts into practice what we strive for each and every day in ACPS, and that is educational equity, helping to ensure every student’s academic and social-emotional needs are met.”
The National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year honor calls attention to the fundamental importance of the assistant principal in our schools. Dr. Holthaus’ award will be presented at the VAESP Annual Conference in June.