Carey Gilcher is a dedicated and innovative principal joining the FORZA family with two years of experience as a charter school principal and seven years overall as a school administrator. Ms. Gilcher has a proven track record of fostering a school climate around academic excellence and a strong sense of community and creating a supportive and inclusive environment for students, staff, and families. She holds a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from American College of Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Communication from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY where she was born and raised. Ms. Gilcher is passionate about recognizing the uniqueness of every child and strengthening instructional practice using evidence-based practices, as well as providing all students with an outstanding education and overall school experience. 

In her spare time, Ms. Gilcher enjoys art, hiking, and animal rescue. She is a proud and dedicated aunt who relishes time with her nieces and nephews, an avid New York Yankees fan, and a budding Spanish speaker.