Pelham Elementary will start the school year with new leadership. Janet Hicks has been named interim principal, replacing Micki Darling, who stepped down this summer after five years in the role. Hicks brings more than 20 years in education and most recently served as assistant principal at Quabbin Regional Middle High School. Janet Hicks has been named interim principal, replacing Micki Darling, who stepped down this summer after five years in the role. Hicks brings more than 20 years in education and most recently served as assistant principal at Quabbin Regional Middle High School.