R espectful: to ourselves, each other, and our environment.
O utstanding Individuals: value yourself as a person and always do your personal best.
C ooperative: working together.
K ind: understanding and caring for others.
S afe: free from hurt, injury, danger, or risk.

A new principal was appointed for Winchell Elementary School at the Kalamazoo Schools Board of Education meeting on April 6, 2023. 

Kelly Corrigan, the longtime principal of Indian Prairie Elementary, was named the principal of Winchell Elementary School. Dionna Roberts, a long time Winchell teacher and literacy coach, was appointed the principal of Lincoln International Studies School. They will begin their new positions at the start of the 2023-24 school year. 

Corrigan has been the Indian Prairie principal for 10 years. Before working for KPS, she worked for Paw Paw Public Schools for 10 years, eight as the early childhood and community programs coordinator and two years as an early childhood education teacher. She began her educational career as a long-term substitute and summer school teacher with Kalamazoo schools. 

Corrigan holds a bachelor of science degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Western Michigan University.