Meet the Principal
Anna Willhite, Principal
Anna Willhite is excited to continue her leadership at Kennedy and is honored to serve this amazing community. This will be her 6th year as the lead principal and 9th year as an administrator at Kennedy. She enjoys using her knowledge in instruction, curriculum, data, assessment and PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) to ensure that all students are receiving the tools, skills and knowledge they need in order to be successful in their futures. Willhite values partnering with families and all members of the school community to ensure academic and social emotional success for students. She wants what is best for all children and believes that focusing on strengths and honoring the good is how staff will be the most effective.
Willhite has been with District 742 since 2008. She has been a classroom language arts teacher, instructional leader, administrative intern, assistant principal and served on various district leadership committees. Willhite received her Bachelor of Arts in English from the College of St. Benedict. She has a passion for literacy success for all students and received her reading certificate and master's in Literacy Education from St. Mary's University. She also completed her administrative licensure through St. Mary's University.
Some fun facts about Ms. Willhite: She is married, has three children, a dog and a cat. She loves reading, cooking, playing games and exploring all that nature has to share. In her free time, she loves playing and watching sports, coaching her children, traveling, family movie nights and going on adventures.
Emily Miller, Assistant Principal
Emily Miller is excited and grateful to be joining the vibrant learning environment at Kennedy. Her passion for education began with young learners. She holds a bachelor of science in early childhood education, and for eight fulfilling years, she nurtured young minds as a kindergarten and preschool teacher in the Foley Public School District.
Most recently, Miller served as the Administrative Dean at Westwood Elementary in St. Cloud. She attended St. Cloud State University and earned a master of science in educational leadership and administration, as well as a K-12 Principal Graduate Certificate. Miller values the essential partnership with students, families, and the community and believes that by supporting the whole child - academically, socially, and emotionally - together, we can create a foundation for lifelong success.
Outside of school, her family enriches her life. Miller and her husband devote their free time to their four wonderful children. They love spending time outdoors, whether it's at the lake, gardening, or going on an adventurous hike or run.
Email: Emily Miller