Growing up, Angela Trombley knew she would have a career working with children. Trombley adjusted her journey from wanting to become an art therapist to working in education and the Malone Central School District has now named her the newest principal at Franklin Academy after the Board of Education approved her appointment at the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Prior to her appointment, Trombley has been assistant principal at Franklin Academy since September 2023.
“I am most excited to be working with an amazing faculty and staff. I also want to continue creating relationships with families and the community, “she said. “We all have a vested interest in our students and creating an environment that fosters growth, exploration, and preparation for their future.”
Trombley assumes the position held by former principal Kurt Munson, who left the district to take a job in Saranac Lake with Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES’ Adirondack Educational Center.
“I am excited to have Mrs. Trombley transition into the job of principal at Franklin Academy, and lead the high school with her vast knowledge and experience within the district,” said Superintendent of Schools Brandon Pelkey. “She has worked tirelessly with our students, staff, and faculty to make improvements and be a voice for the district, and she’s going to continue to be a tremendous asset to our school community.”
Trombley started her career in education as a resource room teacher at Franklin Academy in the Malone Central School District in September of 2002. During her career, she has been a department coordinator at Franklin Academy, the district’s summer school coordinator, and the producer of many musicals. She has also worked as a resource room teacher and coordinator with BOCES regional summer school, and as a dean of students at Franklin Academy from November 2021 to June 2022.
“I have always enjoyed working with young people and in my community. I worked at a children’s psychiatric center for a while and that started making me think about going into special education,” Trombley said. “Throughout my career, I have worked on committees that focused on school improvement and I wanted to have a larger influence on the overall educational experience of our students.”
During her first year as principal, Trombley plans to focus on curriculum support for students, to continue building collaborative relationships with faculty and staff, and to improve attendance rates at Franklin Academy.
She holds bachelor of science degrees in special education birth-12th grade and elementary education from SUNY Plattsburgh. She holds a master of science degree in secondary special education from SUNY Plattsburgh. In addition, she holds certificates of advanced studies as a school building leader and school district leader from SUNY Plattsburgh.
Trombley is originally from the North Country, and is a graduate of Northern Adirondack Central School District in Ellenburg, N.Y. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and has adult children who live all over the country, so they make a point to meet up on weekends or vacations. Furthermore, she and her husband take interest in golfing, riding their motorcycles, and participating in events with the American Legion Riders.