Ms. Amanda McDonald named Kinser Elementary School principal

Dr. Melissa Hayes, DoDEA Pacific South District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Amanda McDonald as principal of Kinser Elementary School, effective for the 2025-26 school year. 

Ms. McDonald has served as principal of Kadena Elementary School since 2023. Previously, she served as the assistant principal of Kadena Elementary from 2020-2023.

Ms. McDonald began her DoDEA career in 2011 at Yokota West Elementary. She later transferred to South Korea and taught at Humphreys West Elementary. She has taught grades 2-5, including a 4/5 multiage class. As a teacher leader, Ms. McDonald held various leadership roles including Internal Review Team Member, Technology Team, Continuous School Improvement (CSI) Chair, Grade Level Chair, School Leadership Committee Member, and School Advisory Committee member.

Ms. McDonald holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from McMurry University and a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix. She models lifelong learning and continues to take courses that support her reflection as a school leader to improve her practice and outcomes for students.

Ms. McDonald looks forward to joining the Kinser Clipper family and building relationships with staff, students and parents.