Help Us Welcome Our New JHE Principal

Help Us Welcome Our New JHE Principal
Posted on 08/10/2022

Galway Central School District Superintendent Dr. Brita Donovan is pleased to announce that Mrs. Nicole Luft was appointed as the new principal for Joseph Henry Elementary School at its regular Board of Education meeting on August 4, 2022. Mrs. Luft will begin her new role on Thursday, August 18, 2022. 


“I want to thank members of the Interview Committee for all of their time and efforts in the search for a building leader and welcome Mrs. Luft to our school community,” said Dr. Donovan.  


Mrs. Luft began her career as an elementary teacher at St. Ambrose School in Latham. She then became assistant principal at St. Pius X School in Loudonville and most recently served as principal of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam since 2018. She earned a Bachelor of Science in elementary education and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from The Sage Colleges, where she graduated with highest honors. She earned a Masters of Science in literacy education from Sage Graduate School and holds a School Building Leadership certificate from the College of St. Rose. 


Mrs. Luft lives with her husband and three stepchildren – triplets Lucas, Logan, and Sofia – in Ballston Lake. She is into physical fitness, outdoor sports, and she loves to run, read, do arts and crafts, and spend time with her family. 


“I am looking forward to meeting and interacting with the students, families, faculty, and staff at Joseph Henry Elementary School,” said Mrs. Luft, who was drawn to the position because of the district’s family atmosphere. “I am eager to become part of the Galway community.” 


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