Schools
New Principal Named to Mayfield Intermediate
An assistant principal of the school will lead the school as the new principal, effective July 1.
The City of Manassas school board named Kenneth Kratzer the new principal of Mayfield Intermediate School, effective July 1.
Kratzer is currently an assistant principal at Mayfield, a position he has held since 2006, according to a release issued this week by Manassas City Public Schools officials.
“Mr. Kratzer is a familiar face with Manassas City families,” said Manassas City Public Schools Superintendent Catherine Magouyrk. “He brings a complete understanding of the many facets of Mayfield, which will assist him in leading the school to even greater levels of student achievement.”
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Kratzer’s administrative duties at Mayfield include serving as the school’s testing coordinator, overseeing the safety, security and environmental control program, student discipline and the Child Intervention Team.
Prior to serving as Mayfield’s assistant principal, Kratzer held other positions within the school system. He began his career with MCPS in 1991 as an assistant wrestling coach at Osbourn High School, later becoming head coach for one year. In 1992, he was hired as the Physical Education instructor at Round Elementary School. In 2004, he was named assistant principal at Haydon Elementary where he served until he was selected as assistant principal at Mayfield.
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“I am humbled by the vote of confidence the School Board has given me to lead Mayfield,” said Kratzer. “We will build upon the successes that have been in place under Mr. Abt’s leadership to help Mayfield continue to move forward.”
Kratzer received a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a master’s degree in education leadership from George Mason University. He also holds Virginia postgraduate professional licenses in administration and supervision, driver education, and in health and physical education.
Mayfield Intermediate School serves approximately 1,000 students in fifth and sixth grade.
The Manassas City School Board has appointed more new principals to lead its schools. Read more now:
- Weems Elementary Gets New Principal
- New Principal to Lead Round Elementary
- Weems Elementary Principal to Lead Metz
- Osbourn High Appoints Falls Church Educator as Principal
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