Aug. 17, 2005

Kelly Goula has been an adjunct professor of education at the University of Delaware and an educational consultant.	Kelly Goula arranges resources in a library for parents and teachers.

MOORESTOWN FRIENDS NAMES LOWER SCHOOL DIRECTOR

MOORESTOWN – Head of School Laurence R. Van Meter has announced the appointment of Kelly Goula, an adjunct professor of education at the University of Delaware and an educational consultant, as Moorestown Friends School's Lower School Director. In that role, she will oversee the educational program for PreSchoolers through fourth-graders.

Goula replaces Phyllis Taylor, a Mount Laurel resident who retired after 12 years in the role.

Goula, 38, of Mount Laurel, was appointed effective July 1. She has taught kindergarten, first grade and third grade in public schools in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She has consulted with clients including The School in Rose Valley and Radnor Township public schools.

Goula has a B.A. magna cum laude from Drew University and an M.A. in education from the University of Delaware.

“She impressed the search committee with her intelligence, knowledge, listening skills and managerial instincts,” noted Van Meter.