(KMZA)--There’s a new principal at St. Gregory’s Catholic School in Marysville.

Karen Farrell, of Axtell, is the new principal at the pre-kindergarten through 6th grade school.

Farrell previously served as a 4th grade teacher at the school for five years.

She replaces Barb Hawkins who was principal for 12 years.

Farrell is a 2004 graduate of St. Mary’s High School and a 2009 graduate of Emporia State University.  She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, and is working on a master’s in educational administration at Emporia State.  

Farrell and her husband, Adam, have three daughters.  He is the co-owner of Farrell Brothers Repair in Axtell.