Kristine Orr
Kristine Orr is an accomplished educational leader and the Superintendent of South Glens Falls Central School District. Under her leadership, the district has embraced a unified vision, mission statement, and core values, emphasizing innovation, equity, and student success. She spearheaded the creation of the Portrait of a Graduate ensuring students are prepared for future-ready learning.
Dedicated to equity, Kristine has expanded access to resources by ensuring free breakfast and lunch for all students, budgeting for free school supplies for Pre-K to 5th grade, and significantly increasing extracurricular offerings, including athletics, the arts, and summer programs. She prioritized student and staff well-being through renewed mental health initiatives, including SEL programs, trauma-informed practices, and accessible online therapy services.
Her leadership contributed to increasing the district’s graduation rate from 83% to 90%, while also completing major capital projects under budget and with no additional tax impact. Kristine consistently aligned district initiatives to safety, mental health, and future-ready learning.
A recognized regional leader, she has collaborated on merger studies, joined the prestigious League of Innovative Schools, and is a past president of NYSAWA. She strives to mentor and tap future leaders to be the best they can be professionally for themselves and for the good of their students. Kristine Orr exemplifies the power of visionary, relational leadership in transforming educational communities.