Kelly Grimes

Ms. Grimes joined Success Academy in 2016 as the Education Manager of SA Cobble Hill. The following year, she became the Assistant Principal at SA Cobble Hill where 100% of scholars passed the NYS Math Exam, 97% of scholars passed the NYS ELA Exam, and 100% of fourth grade scholars passed the NYS Science Exam. Ms. Grimes continued her role as an Assistant Principal at SA Bushwick for the 2018-19 school year and currently manages second and third grade, science, and Scholar Talent. Ms. Grimes will serve as the Principal of SA Bushwick for the 2019-20 school year. Prior to joining Success Academy, she lived in Atlanta where she was a fourth grade math and science teacher and Chairperson of the School Governance Council. Ms. Grimes holds a B.S. in elementary education and a Master’s degree in educational leadership. In her spare time, she loves cooking, going to plays, and spending time with family.