Administration / Principal's Page

Dear Westover Families,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! It is an honor and a privilege to continue to serve as your principal. To our returning families, thank you for your ongoing trust, encouragement, and partnership. To our new families joining the Westover community this year, welcome! We are thrilled to have you with us, and I look forward to getting to know you and your children throughout the year.

Having served at Westover for over a decade, I am reminded every day of what makes our school so special: our talented students, exceptional educators, dedicated families, and a community that sees the limitless potential in every child. Our administrative team is deeply committed to ensuring that every student receives an excellent education, experiences a true sense of belonging, and is prepared to thrive. Together, we will continue to nurture a vibrant K–8 community where academic excellence, the Arts, belonging, and a genuine love of learning come together.

As Westover embarks on a historic year as we add 8th grade to complete our K–8 arts magnet school, we remain grounded in our core values. At Westover, we Choose Love, not just as a motto, but as the guiding standard for how we lead, teach, serve, and grow. Our students remain at the center of every decision we make.

Strong partnerships between home and school make all the difference in our students' learning journey. My door is always open to your feedback, ideas, and questions. Our administrative team is actively collaborating to ensure a seamless, supportive, and engaging year for all students.

Thank you for your partnership, and here is to an incredible year ahead!

Ms. Maxelix

Principal

kmaxelix@stamfordPS.org

Dear Westover Families,

I hope you and your family have had a wonderful summer and have found time to relax, make memories, and recharge before the start of the new school year!

I’m excited to introduce myself as one of Westover Elementary School’s assistant principals. This will be my sixth year serving as an assistant principal. While some of you may already know me, for many of you this will be our first opportunity to connect. I’m truly looking forward to getting to know your children, partnering with your family, and becoming part of the Westover community.

While my foundational roots are in elementary education, the past ten years have been dedicated to middle school. I am excited to join the team as we expand to serve grades K–8. Middle school is a time of incredible growth and having taught at both ends of the K–8 spectrum allows me to help bridge these grade levels effortlessly. I look forward to partnering with you to support your children as they navigate, building academic strength and confidence.

I believe schools have the incredible opportunity to help students grow not only academically but also as kind, responsible, and resilient citizens. My goal is to help every child develop the skills they need to be successful learners, thoughtful problem-solvers, and compassionate members of our community. Every interaction with a student is a chance to encourage growth, build confidence, and remind them that they are capable of great things.

I also believe that the strongest schools are built on meaningful partnerships between families and educators. Your insights, experiences, and perspectives are invaluable, and I am deeply committed to open communication and collaboration. Whether we're celebrating successes, navigating challenges, or supporting your child's growth, I look forward to working together. I welcome your input and encourage you to get in touch whenever you have questions, ideas, or concerns.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the Westover community alongside our outstanding staff. I can’t wait to meet our students and families and celebrate their accomplishments. Together, we’ll make this a year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences.

Enjoy the rest of your summer, and I look forward to seeing you all very soon!

Best,

Jillian Churchill

Assistant Principal

Dear Westover Community,

My name is Kathleen Quaglino, and I feel truly thankful to be the newest addition to the leadership team at Westover. I have worked for the Stamford Public Schools since 1998 in various capacities: first as a Special Education preschool teacher, a teacher of students on the Autism Spectrum, and as IEP compliance support teacher. Since 2016, I have been working in the district as an Assistant Director of Special Education. During my time in the role, I wore several different hats: supervising our special education reading initiative, creating and supporting all of our specialized programs, and creating a process for students to receive behavioral supports as part of their educational programming.

As my three boys have grown and become more independent, I came to the realization that I missed being a part of a school community. I have had the benefit of nurturing and supportive school environments that are not just for kids, they are for families. Our schools and classrooms are places where our kids make lasting friendships, and we as parents do as well. I hope to be part of this environment at Westover.

Lastly, while I will be supporting the Special Education Team at Westover, I also will be learning from two of the best leaders in the district. Mrs. Saba-Price and Ms. Maxelix have already started to share their wisdom and philosophies and I am looking forward to the upcoming year!

Sincerely,

Kathleen Quaglino