Burlington Notre Dame School

Notre Dame Hires A New Principal

By Beacon Staff

Burlington Notre Dame Principal Bill Maupin is resigning at the end of the current school year and will be replaced by Notre Dame assistant principal Katie Frakes.

Frakes joined Notre Dame last year as assistant principal, and worked as a Catholic school administrator in Galesburg, Ill., before that.

Maupin won’t be leaving Notre Dame quite yet, however. In an interview with the Burlington Beacon, Maupin said he plans to stay on for at least another year as a history teacher. After that, he may consider retirement.

The Notre Dame Board of Education announced the decision to promote Frakes to PreK-12 Head Principal via a statement. The board praised her dedication to the school.

Frakes’ office will stay in the elementary building, where it is currently located.

Notre Dame Hires A New Principal

By Beacon Staff

Burlington Notre Dame Principal Bill Maupin is resigning at the end of the current school year and will be replaced by Notre Dame assistant principal Katie Frakes.

Frakes joined Notre Dame last year as assistant principal, and worked as a Catholic school administrator in Galesburg, Ill., before that.

Maupin won’t be leaving Notre Dame quite yet, however. In an interview with the Burlington Beacon, Maupin said he plans to stay on for at least another year as a history teacher. After that, he may consider retirement.

The Notre Dame Board of Education announced the decision to promote Frakes to PreK-12 Head Principal via a statement. The board praised her dedication to the school.

Frakes’ office will stay in the elementary building, where it is currently located.

“Mrs. Frakes has proven to be an integral part of our school leadership team. She has been a strong advocate for our students, staff, and faculty working tirelessly to ensure they have the best possible experience at Burlington Notre Dame,” the board said in the statement. “As principal, Mrs. Frakes will continue to lead our school with the same passion and dedication that she has shown throughout her time at Notre Dame and throughout her career. We are confident that Mrs. Frakes will continue to make a positive impact on our school and community.”

Photos by John Lovretta
Photo 1: Notre Dame principal Bill Maupin talks with assistant principal Katie Frakes on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Burlington school. Maupin is resigning at the end of the current school year and will be replaced by Frakes.

Photo 2: Notre Dame principal Bill Maupin walks the hallways at Notre Dame. He is resigning at the end of the current school year but plans on staying at Notre Dame for at least another year as a history teacher.

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