Republican Marcell To Fill Last Vacant Council Rock Board Seat

WRIGHTSTOWN, PA — Council Rock graduate Kristin Schrader Marcell was sworn in Thursday as a Region 9 school director for the Council Rock School District, representing Wrightstown Township and Newtown Township Districts 1 and 2.

Marcell, a Republican, was previously appointed to the board in August of 2018, following the resignation of Kyle McKessy. She won both of the general elections in 2019 and 2021.

“Serving in this role during these difficult times has presented many challenges, but I couldn’t be prouder to continue representing the Wrightstown and Newtown communities on the board,” Marcell said. “Thank you to all of Region 9’s voters. I look forward to working together with our community to help ensure a strong and bright future for Council Rock’s students.”

Marcell’s history with the school district includes attending the former Chancellor Street Elementary School and Newtown Junior High, as well as graduating from Council Rock High School. Hailing from the area, Marcell has lived in Newtown Township, Newtown Borough, Holland and Churchville and has three siblings that were Council Rock graduates from both the North and South high schools, according to a news release.

“On top of addressing learning losses from the pandemic, I look forward to the board considering new learning initiatives including the addition of a fifth STEAM special for our elementary students and modernizing the high school schedule,” she said.

Marcell is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and earned her Master’s degree from George Washington University, while working full-time in Washington, D.C. She lives in Wrightstown with her husband and their children.

Her daughter and son attend Sol Feinstone Elementary School.

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