Adams Elementary School principal to retire
JANESVILLE — Adams Elementary School Principal Catherine “Kitty” Grant plans to retire after 22 years in the Janesville School District.
Grant has been in the district since 1989 serving as principal of Adams, according to a district news release. She was named Administrator of the Year in 1999 and 2009.
Grant has helped Adams have overall survey scores ranked No. 1 in the district, according to the district.
Staff members describe Grant as being supportive of students and staff, according to the district. They said Grant has been caring, sincere and nurturing.
Grant also was described as firm in her discipline with the best interest of students and academics in mind, according to the district.
Parents said Grant is passionate for students and staff, according to the district. They said she has made learning fun for their children.
Grant has helped many students and families throughout the years, according to the district. She has worked with administrators, staff and parents to offer the best learning opportunities.
She has welcomed community members and organizations to her school, according to the district. She has taught a sense of community and citizenship.
Superintendent Karen Schulte said Grant would be missed.
“Kitty has been a light and inspiration to many staff, children and parents,” Schulte said. “I have learned so much from her. She is the epitome of an exemplary elementary principal.”
Grant will retire after this school year.
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Mar 17, 2011 at 9:14 p.m.
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I was lucky enough to work for Kitty for 8 years. She has been the best principal I EVER had. Her heart and compassion is what makes Adams School an amazing place. I wish her well as she enjoys a well deserved retirement.
Mar 15, 2011 at 10:28 a.m.
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Leave it to Cass to make a negative comment. WOW.
Mar 13, 2011 at 1:36 p.m.
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What a huge loss! Mrs Grant makes Adams such a wonderful school to attend! She will be greatly missed. Lets keep our comments to what a wonderful principal she is and how much we will miss her please!!!
Mar 13, 2011 at 10:39 a.m.
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Ahhhh, yet another Janesville School Administrator bites the dust.
They can call it retirement, but we know what is really happening!
Thanks, Kitty, for all of your great service to the district. Too bad your career had to end at a time when there's so much turmoil in education in Wisconsin. I have a feeling that we are about to lose a lot of great district personnel (administrators & teachers) to this whole mess--whether it be the local mess or the state mess!
Best wishes, Kitty.
Mar 13, 2011 at 10:18 a.m.
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I have worked with Kitty for 8 years as part of Cub Pack 595 & always found her suppotive of the boys!!! Also as a parent for 10 years she has shown so much care to my family I can never express my appreation for the LOVE she has given my kids. She will truly be missed by many. Thanks Mrs Grant for everything & GREAT LUCK in your retirement.
Mar 12, 2011 at 9:52 p.m.
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I believe this is another casualty and fallout from the Despair Bill. Thank you Kitty for all you have done and so sorry to see you go.
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Mar 12, 2011 at 8:59 p.m.
Mar 12, 2011 at 8:18 p.m.
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Cass,
Yes please overlap. Why do schools need principals? I will answer this for you....Look in the mirror.
Mar 12, 2011 at 6:08 p.m.
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All six of my kids had you for their principal at Adam's School, Kitty. We were excited because now my 2 of my grandsons will be attending Adam's and thought YOU were going to be their principal, too... it really saddens our hearts that you won't be there for them, too. But we wish you *ALL* the best in whatever you do, Kitty. God Bless you!!
Mar 12, 2011 at 5:44 p.m.
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To say that Kitty will be missed is a gross understatement! She is an incredible administrator whose positive, respectful, and concerned attitude is there EVERY day for staff in her building and Adams students/families. Her positive influence at Adams is palpable and I can't quite imagine the school without her! Best of luck to you Kitty with future ventures and the heartiest thank you for all you do!!
Mar 12, 2011 at 5:29 p.m.
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Good luck Mrs Grant. You will be definitely missed. I am actually tearing up right now. You have not only been a principal to these children, but a friend to all of them. It still amazes me that you know the name of every child in our building. I have read many times that Adams is the "happy" school and, from my involvement as a parent, I know it is true. Thank you so much for everything that you have done for the children and families of Adams School.
Mar 12, 2011 at 4:33 p.m.
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Best of luck in retirement Kitty! The families of Adams school and the Janesville School District have been very lucky to have you for the last 22 years. You will be greatly missed!
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