Mrs. Colby Kelly, Assistant Principal

For more than two decades, Mrs. Kelly has proudly served the Norwin School District community and is honored to step into the roles of Assistant Principal at Norwin High School and Norwin Online Academy Principal while continuing her work as the SAP Coordinator. She is passionate about removing barriers to learning and fostering a safe, inclusive environment where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. She believes strong relationships and consistent systems are the foundation of a positive school culture and looks forward to collaborating with students, faculty, families, and community members to ensure a safe and positive school environment for every Norwin Knight. 

Before becoming Assistant Principal, she served as High School Dean of Students and Director of the Alternative Learning Center (ALC). She also held roles as ELA Curriculum Leader and Special Programs Coordinator, leading summer programs, tutoring initiatives, and supporting schoolwide positive behavior. Before taking on these roles, she spent 24 years teaching in the district, working closely with students and families to support student growth. 

Mrs. Kelly earned her K–12 Principal Certification from PennWest University, a Master of Education in Reading from Slippery Rock University, and a Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Slippery Rock University. 

Mrs. Kelly and her family reside within the Norwin community. Outside of school, she enjoys attending Norwin athletic events and student performances, supporting community programs and activities, and spending quality time with her family and friends. She is excited to continue serving the Norwin community and helping every student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.