The Lake Hamilton School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Christina Bales as the next principal of Lake Hamilton Elementary School during their board meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025. Bales will step into the role following the retirement of Kevin Catlett at the end of the school year.
A familiar face at Lake Hamilton Elementary, Bales has been a dedicated team member for 18 years. She began her journey as a third-grade teacher before moving into administration, where she has served as assistant principal for the past seven years. With a deep commitment to student achievement, teacher development, and a positive school culture, Bales has played an integral role in implementing school-wide discipline policies, supporting curriculum development, and leading professional learning initiatives.
Balesโ leadership extends beyond the classroom, as she has helped implement Tier 1 and Tier 2 Positive Behavior Support (PBS) programs, overseen school-wide assessments, and worked closely with faculty to enhance instructional effectiveness.
Notably, Bales will be only the third principal in Lake Hamilton Elementary School history, marking an exciting new chapter for the school community.
Please join us in congratulating Christina Bales on her new role!