Holley Central School District’s Board of Education has approved Tim Artessa as the new principal of Holley Elementary School. Artessa has served as Holley Elementary School’s assistant principal since September 2016. He will succeed Karri Schiavone, who is now serving as the district’s superintendent.
Prior to Holley, Artessa taught sixth grade at Gates Chili Middle School for 13 years and spent time working as the summer school assistant principal for Monroe 2–Orleans BOCES. He has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Elementary Education from Nazareth College. He received his administrative certification from the Warner School of Education at the University of Rochester.
Artessa is dedicated to the students, staff, and families of Holley and is very excited to continue his journey at Holley Elementary School. He is looking forward to maintaining positive relationships and continuing to lead staff and young learners on a path of excellence.
“I absolutely adore the students here at Holley Elementary,” said Artessa. “We have made great strides under the building leadership of Ms. Schiavone, and I am committed to continuing that trend moving forward. I am very fortunate to be able to continue leading an amazing staff that shares in the understanding that our students deserve our very best every single day. Holley Elementary is truly a special place, and I am honored and humbled to be able to take the next step as building principal,” said Artessa.
The district is looking forward to supporting Artessa in his new role and seeing him continue to build strong relationships with students, staff and community.
“Mr. Artessa has been an invaluable member of our administrative team, demonstrating exceptional dedication, leadership, and a deep commitment to the success and wellbeing of our students,” said Superintendent Karri Schiavone. “His devotion to the elementary school over the last eight years makes him uniquely qualified to lead our school into the future. I have full confidence in his ability to continue fostering an innovative, positive and supportive learning environment for all.”
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