In this episode of Leadership Laps, we sit down with Janelle Kirkley, Principal of Dartmouth Elementary, who brings a unique perspective as a proud APS alumna. In her 21st year with APS and third year as principal, Janelle leads Dartmouth through a remarkable year of dual celebrations: the school's 50th anniversary and achieving Performance rating once again. She shares her journey through two decades in Aurora Public Schools, the defining moments that led her to school leadership, and how she balances honoring Dartmouth's rich half-century legacy with innovation and moving forward. Janelle offers insights about stepping into a school with established traditions, maintaining high performance, and what it means to serve the same district that shaped her own education.
