Our school’s mission is:
- To deliver the highest quality instruction, accepting that all students can learn regardless of their background. All students should and will achieve.
- To promote strong character and respect among every student – no exceptions.
- To accept our responsibility to partner with families to promote student success.
- To support school staff in their pursuit of professional growth.
- To constantly evaluate our achievements in meeting our goals and to work for constant improvement.
- Newington Forest School Profile
John Kren
I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa, home of the 6 time Super Bowl champs!I received my Bachelors Degree from Bethany College in West Virginia. I received my Masters Degree in Education Leadership from George Mason University in Fairfax, Va .I began my teaching career in Prince Georges County, Maryland, where I taught 6th grade for 2 years.I taught 5th grade in Stafford County, Va. for 2 years, and then was a school counselor for 1 year in that same county.I served as the Assistant Principal at Newington Forest for 4 years and am now happy to be in my 8th year as Principal. I wouldn’t want to be any place else!
I enjoy traveling to new places, reading and watching sports.
Mike Kelchlin
Originally from Buffalo, NY, Mr. Kelchlin received his bachelors
degree in Physical Education from SUNY College at Brockport, and later completed a masters degree in School Administration from the University of Virginia. He has five years teaching experience in Fairfax County, to go along with one year in Charlotte, NC. This is Mr. Kelchlin’s third year at Newington Forest, and first year as assistant principal. When not at school, he enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, and watching the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills.