JUNE 10, 2025 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, Director of Public Relations

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SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES

LEADERSHIP CHANGES

MARION COUNTY – Marion County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer announces the following administrative and principal changes effective July 1, 2025 pending School Board approval:

• Belleview Middle - Ashley Kemp becomes principal, moving from the district level as a principal on assignment at Oakcrest Elementary.
• College Park Elementary – Dr. Stacey Varner becomes principal, moving from the Grants and Federal Programs Department. She replaces Teresa Forsyth, who retired after 31 years with MCPS.
• East Marion Elementary – A new principal will be announced at a later date.
• Forest High – Current Principal Lamar Rembert moves to become Area Superintendent, Region 1 at the district level. He will be replaced by Dr. Dion Gary, current principal at Belleview Middle.
• Harbour View Elementary – Current Principal Stacy Houston is voluntarily moving to a reading coach position at another school. Her replacement will be announced at a later date.
• Lake Weir High – Current Principal Ken McAteer moves to New High School “CCC” as principal. He will be replaced by Jason Jacobs, current principal at Lake Weir Middle.
• Lake Weir Middle – A new principal will be announced at a later date.
• Oakcrest Elementary – Sarah Dobbs returns to become principal, moving from the same capacity at East Marion Elementary.

As a reminder, the following schools will open in August with principals previously announced:

• Ross Prairie Elementary – Principal LeAnn McEarchern
• Winding Oaks Elementary – Principal Traci Crawford

For more information, contact the Public Relations Office at 352.671.7734.  

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