Administration

Mrs. Larkey has 10 years of education experience where she has served as a classroom teacher, school counselor, and assistant principal at both the elementary and secondary levels. Originally from Central Texas, Mrs. Larkey and her husband, Chett, relocated to the Houston area in 2022. In her spare time, Mrs. Larkey enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her 3 dogs, Roxy, Ellie, and Stassi. Mrs. Larkey is excited to join the Kings Manor Elementary family this school year!

I am humbled and honored to introduce myself as the Assistant Principal at Kings Manor Elementary. I am looking forward to working with our dedicated staff, parents and community partners on our journey to excellence.

After graduating from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, I began my teaching career in Aldine ISD. During my time in Aldine ISD I taught both second and fourth grade and served as team leader and new teacher mentor. During this time, I obtained my master’s degree in Educational Administration from Sam Houston State University. I then transferred to Kings Manor Elementary where I have been working hand in hand with our students, families and community partners since 2018. At KME I served as a second grade teacher before transitioning into a leadership role as Student Success Coach and now Assistant Principal.

It is truly a privilege to be a part of a community where staff, parents and families are on the same journey to reach, inspire and achieve academic, social and emotional excellence to prepare our students for the reality of tomorrow.

Christian Salem is an educator with 21 years of experience. She has taught kindergarten, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade (math, science, and social studies). For the past four years, she has worked as an instructional behavior coach. Christian earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Education and a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, both from Hampton University.

Born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, Christian has been happily married for 19 years. Together, they have two amazing sons—Christopher, 15, and Mason, 6—and two 8-year-old German Shepherds, Onyx and Izzy. In her free time, she enjoys long walks, watching Korean movies on Netflix, and using essential oils. Christian is excited to be part of the Kings Manor Elementary community and looks forward to supporting and serving the staff, students, and families of KME.