The new principal at Allen Elementary School is a familiar face, returning to Marion Community Schools after a few years in educational consulting. Michele Smith takes the lead at the school after the retirement of its previous leader, Jo Messner.
Principal Michele Smith
Smith has served in various roles for Marion Community Schools, including teacher, building administrator, and district administrator. Smith has also been working with Marion Community Schools in recent years as part of our partnership with EES consultants. To her new role she brings expertise in curriculum development, data analysis, professional development, parent involvement, and much more.
Marion Community Schools Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Stephanie Lockwood said Smith’s experience will be invaluable.
“We are pleased to welcome Michele Smith back to Marion Community Schools,” Lockwood said. “Her experience as a teacher, elementary principal, and district administrator, as well as her time in the consulting field helping schools find solutions to systemic challenges, prepares her well for this role.”
Smith said she is looking forward to this new opportunity.
“We are pleased to welcome Michele Smith back to Marion Community Schools,” Lockwood said. “Her experience as a teacher, elementary principal, and district administrator, as well as her time in the consulting field helping schools find solutions to systemic challenges, prepares her well for this role.”
Smith said she is looking forward to this new opportunity.
“I am excited to be returning to Marion Community Schools,” Smith said. “I look forward to returning to the building principal role, where I can help support our educators and invest directly in our students, families, and community. It is great to be home.”
Smith earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Virginia, her master’s in early childhood Ball State University, and has completed doctoral coursework in curriculum and instruction through Oakland City University.