A Letter of Introduction from the New Superintendent

Lots of changes will be coming to Mayfield City Schools this year, including a big change at the top.

Dr. Keith Kelly from Dr. Phillip Price. Recently, he’s been preparing for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year by meeting with various members of the district’s administration to get better acclimated.

Kelly published a letter on the Mayfield City Schools’ website on Wednesday outlining his personal history and his goals for the district.

Mayfield City Schools has given the Mayfield-Hillcrest Patch the opportunity to publish the letter on our website. Here's what Dr. Kelly had to say:

Dear Mayfield City Schools Students, Staff, Parents and Residents,

Welcome to another new school year. The 2012-13 school year promises to be a great one. I would like to take this opportunity to say I am honored and very excited to be your Superintendent of Schools. The Mayfield City School District is one of the finest school districts in the nation. Since being here, I have learned the tradition of excellence that exists is due to the wonderful people of our community and the hard work of our students and staff.

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you a little but about myself and my family. First and foremost, I am a husband and father. My wife Peggy and I have five adult children, four boys and a girl, ranging in age from 18-to-27 years old. You guessed it; our daughter is the fifth child. Our oldest son was married this past May and our second son is working in Cincinnati. This fall our daughter will be serving in the Americorps and our other two sons will be entering their junior and senior years of college. Our kids are far from perfect but they are good people. I tell you this because my experiences as a father have helped to shape me as an educator and a leader.

I deeply believe in a quality and comprehensive education for all students. Mayfield is known not only for its academic excellence and extracurricular programs, but also for the positive and healthy relationships between staff and students. I take very seriously that you have entrusted the young people of this community to our care and expect our fine staff to give their best day in and day out.

My mission as your Superintendent is also my passion and is the reason I do what I do. That is, to maintain and grow a rigorous teaching and learning environment that provides every student with a sense of belonging while helping students to grow intellectually, emotionally and socially. It is critical to every student’s success that they graduate from high school with the habits of mind and skills necessary to pursue and achieve their goals and dreams.

I was fortunate enough to have several days this past spring and summer to get acclimated. I have visited schools and classrooms, participated in construction meetings and worked with our leadership team developing work goals that will maintain our excellence and drive us toward continuous improvement.

There is much for your students to be excited about when they return on Tuesday, August 21st. All of our schools, most recently Mayfield High, have been renovated and updated to give students and teachers the space and enhanced technology they need for 21st century learning. The Mayfield Wildcat Park is nearing completion and will offer new fields, stands, turf and facilities for students, staff, athletes, band members and the Mayfield community to enjoy.

Finally, I want to congratulate Dr. Phil Price for his 14 years of exemplary leadership of Mayfield Schools. I wish him well in his retirement.

With great pride,  

Keith Kelly, Ph.D.
Go Wildcats!