Principal's Office
Dr. Gretchen Morrison
Principal
- EDD. Doctoral in Educational Leadership - Maryville University
- M.A.Ed Educational Leadership - Maryville University
- BS. Elementary Education - University of Missouri - St. Louis
Mrs. Beth Kennedy,
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Beth Kennedy has served students and families in an educational setting for 25 years. She taught in the classroom for 20 years in various public and private schools before moving to a leadership role as a Literacy Coach in the Wentzville School District. From there, she moved into her role as an Assistant Principal at a K-2 school in Wentzville. Beth has been a long-time parent in Parkway and is continuing her tenure as Assistant Principal at Claymont Elementary. She couldn't be more excited about being a Shorthorn! Beth is passionate about literacy, student engagement, and building strong relationships with students, teachers, and families. When not at school, she enjoys baking, cooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
- B.S. Education - Southeast Missouri State University
- M.S. Education - Southwest Baptist University
- M.S. School Administration - Southwest Baptist University
It is our pleasure to get to serve you and your children at school each day. At Claymont Elementary, we strive to maintain increasingly high standards for student learning and development while also respecting and honoring the wonders of childhood. We value the relationships we have with parents and families, so please help us get to know you better so that we can serve your family’s needs. If you are new to the Claymont area, please give us a call and schedule a tour so that we may share this wonderful school community with you.
-Gretchen and Beth