Ms. Kelly Bright is entering her fourth year as principal of Resurrection Catholic School, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in Catholic education. She has served as principal of Holy Spirit Catholic School, taught middle school English and language arts at St. Jude Catholic School, and began her career as a second-grade teacher at Magdalen Catholic School.

A lifelong Wichitan, Ms. Bright is a graduate of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School, and Wichita State University, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. She is the mother of four and grandmother of two, and serves as a cantor at her home parish, St. Jude.

For the 2025–2026 school year, Ms. Bright’s goals include enhancing the school with sacred art, strengthening safety measures, and leading students to love Jesus through what is good, true, and beautiful.