About Us
About Us
Canandaigua Middle School
The Middle School (grades 6-8) offers a comprehensive and flexible program that meets the ever-changing needs of our students. The school's curriculum, scheduling and organization are aligned with middle school best practices to stimulate a highly engaging academic atmosphere. A close relationship between students and adult staff members is the school's hallmark and character education is a top priority.
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Ms. Kris VanDuyne
Building Principal & 6th Grade
Ms. VanDuyne has worked for the Canandaigua City School District since September 2004 and her experiences include being a high school and middle school social studies teacher, the Curriculum Area Leader Teacher for social studies, and Dean of Students at the Academy. In 2021, she was appointed as an Assistant Principal for the Coordination of Federal Stimulus Funded Activities. Since 2022, she has served as the Director of Professional Development for the District and is the first woman to be named the Principal at Canandaigua Middle School.
Ms. VanDuyne is a graduate of Finger Lakes Community College and has a Bachelor of Science in History from SUNY Brockport. She earned a Master of Arts in International Studies from St. John Fisher College and an advanced certificate of study in School and Building Leadership from SUNY Brockport.
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Mr. Theron Chinn
Assistant Principal
Mr. Chinn is a 2002 graduate of Canandaigua Academy. He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology and communications from West Virginia University and his masters’ degree and administrative certifications from The College at Brockport.
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Dr. Marie Windover
Assistant Principal
Dr. Windover received her associate degree from Monroe Community College and earned her bachelor's degree from SUNY Brockport. She earned a Master of Science degree from St. Joseph's University, a certificate of advanced study from SUNY New Paltz and received her doctorate in education from St. John Fisher University in August 2023.