CRCSD elementary families,

We have great news to share with you: Ernie Cox has been named principal of Grant Elementary School, effective July 1, 2022. He will be a shared principal with Madison Elementary School.

Cox has served as principal at Madison Elementary school for two years and Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy for one year. “I am looking forward to serving Grant and Madison communities and building strong relationships with families,” says Cox.

CRCSD elementary families,

We have exciting news to share with you: Monica Frey has been named principal of the Truman Early Childhood Center and Tammi Kuba has been named principal of Viola Gibson Elementary School.  These appointments are effective July 1, 2022.

Frey has served as principal at Grant Elementary school for nine years and has an early education background. “[The Truman Early Childhood Center] is a position that aligns deeply with my passion for early learning and preparing our youngest students for school success,” says Frey.

Kuba will take over the Viola Gibson principal position from Denise Pape, who is retiring at the end of the 2021-22 school year. “I am looking forward to this new opportunity. I feel incredibly grateful to have served as the principal at Truman Elementary for the past 13 years,” says Kuba.

CRCSD is working on the next steps to fill the Grant Elementary principal position.