Administration

Kelli Hoffman, Principal
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.

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Tracy Keegan, Assistant Principal

785-438-4150

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.

Marin

Penny Marin, Administrative Assistant

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

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

Tim Wilson, Activities Coordinator

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

Kelly Barnett

Kelly Barnett, Counselor

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

Jean Ryan

Jean Ryan, Counselor

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

Jordan Gallagher, Social Worker

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.

Alyssa Clancy

Aly Clancy, School Psychologist

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

Kendra Besenyi, Nurse

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

Officer Darren Campbell

Officer Darren Campbell, School Resource Officer

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

Trish Helsel

Trish Helsel, Kitchen Manager

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

Kelly Kelley, Media Center Specialist

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.

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We Support Equal Opportunities

The Topeka Public Schools, Unified School District No. 501 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin or ancestry be denied lawful access to any appropriate educational service, program, or activity provided by the school district. For students, the Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 compliance coordinator is the General Counsel for the district. For employment, the EEO/AA and Title VII compliance officer is the general director of human resources. Compliance coordinators may be contacted at 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611-1294, (785) 295-3000. The clerk of the Board of Education has been designated to receive and redirect or handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, regulations, and procedures. The clerk may be contacted by calling (785) 295-3059 or by writing to 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66611-1294.