The Grosse Pointe Academy announced the appointment of Jennifer Kendall as the new Early and Lower School through Grade 3 Principal beginning July 1, 2008. Kendall is currently Principal of Godwin Elementary School in Midland Park, New Jersey, a suburb of New York City. She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and holds an M.A. from Caldwell College in Curriculum and Instruction and an Ed.M. in Organization and Leadership from Teachers College Columbia University.

Jennifer brings with her a wealth of knowledge and ten years of experience in the educational field. In addition to her current Principal position, she brings perspective from previous appointments as a Director of Curriculum and Staff Development and a Technology Coordinator.  She has a thorough understanding of the Montessori philosophy and will be working closely in the transition phase with Camille DeMario, who is stepping down as Principal after 39 years of dedicated service, to further her understanding of Montessori applications for children in pre-school through Kindergarten at the Academy. 

Jennifer will be moving to Grosse Pointe this summer with her husband and two young children.  Phil Demartini, Head of School, is looking forward to the contributions Jennifer will bring to the Academy in her new role. As said by one of her references, “Your school is so lucky to be able to hire such a tremendous person and committed educator. We already feel the void at our school.”