Administration

Taylor

Mrs. Keelin Pierce, Principal

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785-438-4570

Mrs. Pierce earned her undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and master's degree from Washburn University. Mrs. Pierce began her education career as an elementary teacher for eight years here at Whitson Elementary! Following this, she served as an interventionist and later the Assistant Principal at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School. In 2015, Mrs. Pierce transitioned back to Whitson as the building principal. This is Mrs. Pierce's 18th year with Topeka Public Schools. Mrs. Pierce is a passionate educator who is dedicated to ensuring all students receive a high-quality education. Mrs. Pierce is a proud mother of two girls and a boy. She is a native and long-time resident of Topeka who enjoys spending time with her children and family.

Ms. Hannah Taylor, Assistant Principal

[email protected]
785-438-4570

Engage students in the highest quality of learning • Prepare students for responsible, productive citizenship • Inspire excellence for a lifetime

We Support Equal Opportunities

The Topeka Public Schools, Unified School District No. 501 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin or ancestry be denied lawful access to any appropriate educational service, program, or activity provided by the school district. For students, the Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 compliance coordinator is the General Counsel for the district. For employment, the EEO/AA and Title VII compliance officer is the general director of human resources. Compliance coordinators may be contacted at 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611-1294, (785) 295-3000. The clerk of the Board of Education has been designated to receive and redirect or handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, regulations, and procedures. The clerk may be contacted by calling (785) 295-3059 or by writing to 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66611-1294.

Whitson Elementary School

Administration

Mrs. Keelin Pierce, Principal

Ms. Hannah Taylor, Assistant Principal