It is a dream come true that the Wake County School Board has announced me as the new Principal of Cary Elementary, and I am humbled and honored to follow in the footsteps of Mr. Stanton. My goal is to work
in partnership with you to create a shared vision built upon the traditions and academic foundation that Cary Elementary has established over the years while keeping an increase in student achievement at the
forefront of our focus.
The Cary Community holds a special place in my heart as I have spent half of my 16 years in education in the Western Area. Previously, I taught at Reedy Creek Magnet Middle and completed my administrative
internship at Cary Elementary. For the past five and a half years, I’ve been an assistant principal at Durant Road Middle School. Personally, the rest of the Kleiber family are thrilled to become honorary Cougars as
well. My wife, Meredith, and I have a daughter, Bailey who will turn 2 in a few weeks. The heart of my educational philosophy is student-centered learning where all students can be celebrated
for their successes and unique skills. I eagerly anticipate returning to the Cary Elementary family and the opportunity for us to create a strong school culture among all stakeholders with a focus on trust, data-driven problem-solving, and transparent communication.
Together, we will create an inviting and inclusive educational environment for all Cary Elementary students and continue to make our gem of a school community a great place to learn and work.

Stacey Beard is originally from upstate New York but has lived in the Raleigh area since 1995. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from State University of New York at Oneonta and a master’s degree in School Administration from UNC Chapel Hill.  Mrs. Beard has 21 years of teaching experience in WCPSS as a classroom teacher (18 years) and an intervention teacher (3 years). She has taught at a few different schools in the Cary and Fuquay-Varina areas, working primarily in 4th and 5th grades. Mrs. Beard loves being an educator and working with students, staff, and families to have a positive impact on students’ lives. 

Mrs. Beard and her husband have three children; two are in college and one is a senior in high school.  In her free time, Mrs.Beard enjoys running and teaching group exercise classes, reading books (especially historical fiction), and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Beard wants people to know that Cary Elementary School is a great place to learn and work. She loves her job and is proud to be a part of the Cary Elementary community!