Celebrating Principal Krista Cramer
As we wrap up our Employee Spotlight series this November, we are excited to honor one final incredible school leader who shapes our community every day!
This week’s spotlight features Paramount Charter Academy Principal Krista Cramer. Nominated by Registrar Genevieve Wrobleski, Principal Cramer is being recognized for her hands-on leadership, her deep 20-year history with the school, and her unwavering dedication to Paramount, a National Heritage Academies® (NHA®)-partnered community.
Leading from Every Angle
Krista Cramer’s relationship with Paramount Charter Academy runs deep. Having spent more than two decades at the school, starting as a classroom teacher, stepping into the role of dean, and ultimately taking the helm as principal, she understands the campus culture inside and out.
"When I think about what makes an exceptional principal, I think about someone who is willing to lead from anywhere and that is Krista Cramer," shared Registrar Genevieve Wrobleski. "Because she has grown alongside this school, she understands Paramount from every angle. It isn't simply a building she leads; it is a community she has spent much of her career helping to build."
Whether she is jumping into a classroom to assist, guiding a student through a tough moment, or taking time to check in on a staff member, her presence is felt everywhere on campus.
"You will rarely find Krista leading only from her office. She is on the floor, in classrooms, in the hallways, helping students, supporting teachers, solving problems, and stepping in wherever she is needed. She works incredibly hard to make sure people feel heard and valued, even when there are a hundred other things competing for her attention."
Driving Excellence and "Taming" the Chaos
Under Principal Cramer’s guidance, Paramount has reached remarkable milestones, including earning prestigious NHA Eagle Awards, by constantly striving for continuous growth rather than settling for status quo.
Her team deeply appreciates her steadying force during the busy, fast-paced demands of the school day.
"Around Paramount, we affectionately call her ‘Tamer Cramer,’ because somehow, in the middle of the chaos that can come with running a school, she has a way of stepping in, figuring out what needs to happen, and keeping us moving forward."
That composure is paired with a clear focus: supporting educators so students can thrive both academically and personally.
"Krista genuinely wants every child who walks through Paramount's doors to be successful, not only academically, but as a person. She also understands that supporting students means supporting the adults who care for and teach them every day."
The Heart of Paramount
Leading a school requires immense personal commitment. Behind her leadership are countless hours spent balancing school responsibilities with family life, yet Principal Cramer continues to lead with energy, authenticity, and care.
As Genevieve Wrobleski reflected, Principal Cramer’s impact reaches far beyond titles or formal awards.
"Her impact isn't defined only by awards or achievements. It can be seen in the students she has cared for, the teachers and staff she has supported, the families who have trusted our school, and the Paramount community she has devoted more than 20 years of her life to building. She doesn't just lead Paramount. She is part of the heart of Paramount."
Thank you, Principal Cramer, for your steadfast leadership, your tirelessness in supporting your team, and your decade-spanning devotion to Paramount Charter Academy and the NHA family!