Region 2 Candidate
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Sarah Allen
Principal
Grayling High School
Phone: 989-240-9364
Email: sallen@casdk12.net
Statements
- Experience: What is your current administrative position? How long have you served in that capacity? What was your path to obtain it?
My current administrative position is Principal of Grayling High School. I’ve held this position for five years. I started my educational career in Seattle, Washington in 2007/08 when teaching jobs were hard to find. My husband and I decided to take a job there and moved with our three-month-old son to begin my teaching career. After one year in Seattle, I was able to secure a mathematics teaching position in Grayling, Michigan at Grayling High School. I taught math at Grayling High School for eight years before transitioning to the counseling office half-time as an at-risk coordinator. After three years of being half-time math teacher and half-time at-risk coordinator, I became the assistant principal of GHS for three months before landing my role as principal. - Performance: Tell us about any awards, accolades or important points of pride related to your career.
During my time at Grayling High School I have been a class advisor for 12 years, a softball coach, a volleyball coach, mathematics department chair, assistant athletic director, School Improvement Team Chairperson, District Math Department Chairperson, and Grayling high school has been US News/Reports Best Schools all five years since I have been lead principal. - Education: What post-secondary degrees have you obtained and from where? What additional continuing education have you received? Do you have a particular area of focus/expertise?
- Central Michigan University
- Bachelors of Science in Education: Mathematics Major, Physical Education Minor
- Master of Arts: Educational Technology
- MASSP Path to Leadership Program
- School Administrator Certificate
- I continue to take as many trainings I can find that are relevant to my position.
- Central Michigan University
- Statement of Intent: Why are you seeking this position on the MASSP Board of Directors?
Education is a living, breathing entity that is constantly changing. As the State of Michigan makes changes to policies, assessments, curriculum, etc., I want to advocate for my students and staff and for children and educators throughout Michigan. I want to use my knowledge and experiences to help bring about positive changes and to guide educators through this ever-changing, all-important field to which we’ve dedicated our lives. In doing so, I hope to inspire the next generation of educational leaders.