French Middle School

Kelli Hoffman, Principal
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785-438-4150

Mrs. Hoffman is the principal of French Middle School. She has been an educator in Topeka Public Schools for over 25 years.  Mrs. Hoffman has 11 years of experience teaching intermediate grades at the elementary level. She has enjoyed the remainder of her career as a middle school administrator with over 15 years as the Principal of French Middle School.  

Tracy Keegan, Assistant Principal

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Ms. Keegan is the Assistant Principal at French Middle School. Ms. Keegan has been in Topeka Public Schools for over 30 years at the elementary and middle level. Her time in TPS has included classroom teacher, district consulting teacher, and administrator.  

Penny Marin, Administrative Assistant 

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Ms. Marin takes care of all things regarding finances including school fees. She is a welcoming face in our front office.

Kaylien Hewitt, Attendance Secretary

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Ms. Hewitt takes care of all attendance records and also serves as a welcoming face in the front office. She can assist with most Synergy questions as well.

Tim Wilson, Activities Coordinator 

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Mr. Wilson serves as our Activities Coordinator and takes care of scheduling athletic events and extracurricular school activities.

Kelly Barnett, Counselor

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Mrs. Barnett works with students last names A-L. She provides academic and behavioral supports to students and parents. 

Jean Ryan, Counselor

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Ms. Ryan works with students last names M-Z.  She also provides academic and behavioral supports for students and parents. 

Jordan Gallagher, Social Worker

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Ms. Gallagher addresses the mental health and social/emotional needs of our students. She works closely with school, communities, families and students to provide support and advocate for their needs.

Aly Clancy, School Psychologist

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Mrs. Clancy helps students by figuring out how they learn best and assists in coming up with plans to meet their educational needs. She also assists teachers by helping address students' academic and behavioral needs in the classroom.  

Kendra Besenyi, Nurse

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Nurse Besenyi takes care of keeping students and staff safe and healthy.

Officer Darren Campbell, School Resource Officer

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Officer Campbell works to establish positive relationships with students and families while maintaining a safe and secure learning environment.

Trish Helsel, Kitchen Manager

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Ms. Helsel is our kitchen manager. Our kitchen team works hard each day to provide healthy meals for breakfast and lunch to all students.

Kelly Kelley, Media Center Specialist

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Mrs. Kelley is our media specialist as well as our Chromebook expert! If you're having issues with your Chromebook, she is the contact person.