The Twin Falls School District #411 Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Michelle Larson will be taking the role of Principal at Harrison Elementary School on July 1. They made this announcement Wednesday, April 26 at their regularly scheduled board meeting.

Larson is currently the Associate Principal at Perrine Elementary School, a role she has held since 2021. Larson has worked in education for 27 years. She started her career teaching third grade for the Twin Falls School District in 1998. Larson also taught fifth and sixth grade in the Boise School District, and third grade, fifth grade, sixth grade, and Title I in the Twin Falls School District. From 2019 to 2021 Lason also served as an instructional coach in the Twin Falls School District.

Larson received a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education in 1996 from Idaho State University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Western Governors University in 2020.

“I am beyond excited to join the Harrison staff, students, and families. Together I believe we can build on their previous successes and grow even stronger as a learning community.” Larson said.

Larson will fill the role previously held by Melissa Ardito who resigned earlier this year.