Kate Gallahue named new principal of JFK Elementary
By Canton CitizenCanton Public Schools is pleased to announce that Kate Gallahue has been named principal at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School. The former assistant principal at JFK, Gallahue has been serving as interim principal for the last three months.
Kate Gallahue
Gallahue earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Salve Regina University in 2002 and a master’s degree in special education – moderate disabilities from Lesley University in 2011. She went on to receive a master’s degree in school administration from Endicott College in 2019.
She began her career in the Brookline Public Schools as a special education paraprofessional, then took a position as a special education assistant in the Newton Public Schools. Gallahue went on to work in the Weston Public Schools before returning to Brookline as a learning center teacher and educational team facilitator before joining the JFK administrative staff in 2021. She was promoted to assistant principal in 2023 and then interim principal in April 2026.
“Ms. Gallahue places great emphasis on building strong relationships with students, staff and families, and her visibility and positive presence around the building add to the JFK culture and the school community,” said Superintendent of Schools Derek Folan. “She is a strong communicator and collaborator as well; both qualities were lauded by the families and staff during her interim principal tenure.”
Folan noted that Gallahue’s extensive expertise in special education, commitment to high expectations for all students, and experience as an instructional leader positions her to serve students and families effectively while supporting teachers across all grade levels. “Her collaborative approach and dedication to student success will be a valuable asset to the school community,” he said.
“It has been a great pleasure serving first as team chair and then as assistant principal for the past five years,” said Gallahue. “I am honored and excited to step into the role of principal and continue working alongside the incredible students, staff, and families of the JFK community. I look forward to leading this amazing school as we build on our successes and continue moving forward together.
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on Jun 25 2026. Filed under Top Stories.
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