Principal Kim Hermesch, who has successfully been leading the Oakdale Elementary school here in Dedham for the last 7 years, has joined Avery Elementary as our newest Principal.

Principal Hermesch is a passionate leader who has made student inclusion and school community core tenets of her leadership practice. Her background as a general education teacher, and special educator and an inclusion facilitator ensures that she can help bring supportive and positive momentum to the students and school. Furthermore, her dedication to the District, and years of experience as a Principal in Dedham, will help create the stability that was most referenced as a priority by families and staff.

If you have ever met Principal Hermesch at a District event, or seen some of her many photos from Oakdale on our Distrtic social feed, you will share our excitement at the chance to bring her energy, enthusiasm and passion for being part of her students’ journey to Avery. In her own words, “the most valuable lesson I have learned as an educator is that students need to feel like they belong in order to do their best. I hope every student I work with feels valued and seen by me. “

Please welcome Principal Hermesch to Avery!