NORWICH – Heather Collier, originally of Norwich, took over the position as Perry Browne principal July 1 following the resignation of former Principal Michelle Donlon roughly four months ago. Donlon decided to pursue a position at Roundout Valley in Accord.

Collier was a teacher and health coordinator North of Norwich in the district of Belleville Henderson in Belleville. Growing up in Norwich and a product of its school system, she said she always held on to the desire to come back to the district and work. “I always knew I wanted to come back, but I did not know I would come back as principal,” she said.

Collier was a health and wellness coordinator, teacher and leader in the smaller district in which she was previously employed. She recently attended a national conference on wellness and was awarded Teacher of the Year in wellness in 2003.