Principal Carolyn Fields

Carolyn Fields has been a school administrator for nine years, working for eight years as a district level evaluator and principal for East Ramapo Central School District. Prior to that she spent seven years as a literacy coach, instructional coach and teacher in the New York City Department of Education.

“I would like students and parents to know that I am here to support you, advocate for you and help you become your personal best,” she said.

She applied to PCSD because of her experience working in districts like Poughkeepsie.

“I wanted to serve a community where my skill set would be beneficial. As soon as I interviewed with the district I felt an instant connection - almost like, ‘Yes, I belong here!’”

In her first year at Krieger, Fields plans to learn from and about others, build trusting relationships with staff, students and families and “support the Krieger community in achieving academic excellence. … “I also want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can learn and grow.”

After learning more about the school through the interview process, Fields shared, “I knew that there were great things happening there and I wanted to be a part of that.”

In her downtime, Fields enjoys spending time with her spouse and three children, friends and walking and exploring Dutchess County Rail Trails – she moved here in 2018 from Yonkers where she grew up.