New principal announced at Keene's Crossing Elementary

Kristin Abel, assistant principal at Keene's Crossing, was promoted to principal at the school.

By Leticia Silva
| 12:12 p.m. June 17, 2026

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A new principal will take the reins at Keene's Crossing Elementary.

During Orange County Public School's board meeting, Kristin Abel was introduced as the new principal.

Previously, she served as the assistant principal at the school.

"Thank you for this opportunity to serve at Keene's Crossing Elementary," she said during the meeting. "... I'm so honored to be named principal of this amazing school."

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Staff writer Leticia Silva is a graduate from the University of Central Florida. As a child, her dream was to become a journalist. Now, her dream is a reality. On her free time she enjoys beach trips, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and dog.