November 18, 2024 — Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge has a new principal.

In a regularly scheduled meeting today, the Vestavia Hills Board of Education named Lorie Belski as the school’s principal, effective Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Belski has served as Dolly Ridge’s assistant principal since the school’s opening in 2019. Belski was an integral part of the school’s initial development as well as its improvement over the past five years.

Belski was assistant principal of the now-closed Vestavia Hills Elementary Central from 2015 to 2019 and was previously a fifth grade teacher at Central. She has twenty years of experience in education. Belski’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The University of Alabama, a master’s degree in early childhood and elementary education from UAB, and a master’s in educational leadership from UAB.

Belski said today she was grateful for the opportunity to lead the school. 

“I am beyond excited to step into this new position and continue the incredible work at Dolly Ridge. Serving the families here has always been a privilege, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to make an even greater impact. I look forward to collaborating with the team and supporting our community in new ways as we continue to create a positive, nurturing environment for all those we serve,” Belski said.