Rebecca Harrell Named Principal of Crestdale Elementary School
Richmond Community Schools is pleased to announce Rebecca Harrell as the new principal of Crestdale Elementary School, serving students in PreK-4.
Harrell, a Richmond High School alumna, spent much of her teaching career at Crestdale and is excited to return in this new role.
“I am thrilled to accept the position of Principal at Crestdale Elementary!” Harrell said. “Crestdale has always held a special place in my heart. I look forward to working with our students, families, and staff to build a supportive and inspiring learning environment.”
“Rebecca Harrell brings both heart and experience to this position,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Wright. “Her deep connection to Crestdale and her passion for student success makes her an outstanding choice to lead the school into its next chapter.”
Harrell most recently served as the Special Education Coordinator and Early Learning Center Director at Northeastern Wayne Schools. She previously worked at Richmond Community Schools as a special education teacher and Title I paraprofessional.
She holds degrees from Ivy Tech, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and Ball State University, with a focus on early childhood and special education, as well as school leadership. She is trained in Trauma-Based Relationship Intervention and has extensive experience with special education, 504 plans, and the MTSS model.
She and her husband, Andrew, reside in Centerville with their three children.
