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FPS Announces New Howard Elementary Principal

Brittney Kuhr succeeding Mindy Chandler

Fremont, Neb. – (Mar. 24, 2023) Fremont Public Schools is announcing the resignation of Mindy Chandler and the appointment of Brittney Kuhr as the Principal at Howard Elementary School. Chandler is resigning after twenty-five years of service to Fremont Public Schools.

Chandler began her service at Fremont Public Schools in 1998 as a classroom teacher. In 2014 she became the principal at Grant Elementary. She was hired in 2016 to serve as the Howard Elementary principal. Kevin Eairleywine, executive director of elementary operations stated, “We appreciate the work Mindy has accomplished at Howard Elementary over the past 7 years – her leadership will be missed.”  

Kuhr has been a teacher and administrator in Fremont since 2013. She is currently serving as Assistant Principal at Johnson Crossing Academic Center, a position she has held since 2019. Her duties as Principal will begin on July 1, 2023. The district will begin a process immediately to seek a replacement for Brittney’s current role as assistant principal.

“We are excited – Brittney will step right in and get to work.  She is a proven leader and is ready for this opportunity,” said Mark Shepard, superintendent of schools.

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