About Us

Ms. Kris VanDuyne

Building Principal & 6th Grade

Ms. VanDuyne begins her first year as Principal of Canandaigua Middle School. 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. For the past seven weeks, Kris has served as the Interim Principal at Canandaigua Middle School and is the first woman to be named the Principal at Canandaigua Middle School.

Ms. VanDuyne shared her excitement about the new position, and stated, “I am incredibly honored and excited to join Canandaigua Middle School as the next principal. This school has a strong tradition of excellence, and I am committed to building on that foundation by working collaboratively with teachers, staff, students, and families to create a nurturing and dynamic learning environment.”

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. She is currently pursuing her doctorate at the University of Buffalo. Ms. VanDuyne has two adult children and lives in Manchester.

Ms. Calee Prindle

Assistant Principal - 8th Grade

Ms. Prindle is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia with a degree in English Adolescence Education, and she graduated from New York University with a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership. Upon graduating from Fredonia, she taught in Jackson, Mississippi as part of Teach for America. She then moved to New York City where she taught English at a charter school. Most recently she has spent seven years as an assistant principal at Facing History School, which is part of the New York City Public School system.

Ms. Prindle is excited to get started and to get to know the Canandaigua community. “I am excited to begin contributing to this outstanding school community and learning from and listening to the students, staff, teachers, parents, and community members. I am looking forward to helping our middle school students become responsible citizens in their community and beyond. I grew up in Geneva and am thrilled to return to the Finger Lakes and be a part of this reputable school district.”