Mrs. Courtney Farrell - Principal at Wiesbrook Elementary School
Mrs. Courtney Farrell will serve as the next Principal of Wiesbrook Elementary School. Mrs. Farrell will be replacing Dr. Brian Turyna, who is retiring at the end of the 2025-26 school year after serving as Principal at Wiesbrook for 19 years and 33 years in CUSD 200.
“I want to thank Dr. Turyna for 19 years of unwavering dedication to Wiesbrook,” said Dr. Chris Silagi, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. “Dr. Turyna’s leadership has shaped the positive culture at Wiesbrook, and the impact he has made on generations of students and staff is a legacy that will be felt for years to come. We are profoundly grateful for the heart and wisdom he poured into our community.”
Mrs. Farrell is a familiar face in CUSD 200 as she began her teaching career in our district in 2005. She most recently served as a Student Support Specialist at Pleasant Hill Elementary School for the past two years. In this role she led efforts in school improvement, school management, instructional practice, professional development, community relations, and student behavior as part of the leadership team. Prior to her role at Pleasant Hill, she was a Math Coach at Emerson Elementary School for eight years and Madison Elementary School for four years. She was also a fifth grade teacher at Emerson for six years, and began her career at Hubble Middle School as a sixth and seventh grade teacher for five years. Mrs. Farrell earned a bachelor’s degree in middle school education from Miami University, a master’s degree in reading from Dominican University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from the American College of Education.
“I want to congratulate Mrs. Farrell on her appointment as the new Principal of Wiesbrook Elementary School,” said Dr. Silagi. “Mrs. Farrell will serve the Wiesbrook school community at a high level. Her passion for student growth, deep experiences in CUSD 200 and strong knowledge base will help her build on the tradition of success at Wiesbrook.”
Mrs. Farrell is looking forward to her new role at Wiesbrook. “I am honored and excited to join the Wiesbrook community as their next Principal,” said Mrs. Farrell. I look forward to working alongside students, staff, and families to build upon their strong foundation and continue to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and support for every student.”