Charles Reed Elementary School Assistant Principal Carol Betzold will serve as principal of Crystal Lawns Elementary School next year.
Betzold will replace Jennifer Jachowicz. She will start July 1.
Betzold started her teaching career in 2002 as a third grade teacher in Solon, Ohio. She worked there for five years then came to Freedom Elementary in District 202 in 2007 as a fifth grade teacher.
She has served as Charles Reed’s assistant principal since 2015.
“Carol’s extensive teaching and administrative experience will serve the Crystal Lawns community very well,” said Dr. Scott Fink, director of elementary administration and personnel. “We are looking forward to her increasing her administrative responsibilities,” Fink said.
Betzold looks forward to the new opportunities she will have at Crystal Lawns.
“This year will I will look to create short-term attainable goals as well as long-term strategies to help every student succeed. I will work hard every day to set and maintain high standards,” she said.