Sarah Merriman
Hahira,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 15-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Hahira Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
- Oversee EIP data team meetings
- Conduct all school safety requirements
- Bus discipline
- Helped revive PTO
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Built strong relationships with local community organizations for outreach efforts supporting both student learning and school reputation.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring responsible use of resources for maximum educational impact.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
Middle Grades Teacher
Hahira Middle School
08.2009 - 06.2022
- Pioneered Professional Development Partnership with Valdosta State University (Trained at UGA)
- Train around 20 intern students per semester from Valdosta State University using the Professional Development School Model. College classes are held on our middle school campus.
- PAGE representative
- Developed strong student-teacher relationships through open communication and consistent availability for extra support.
- PBIS Coach
- Team Leader
- Content Lead
- RTI coordinator for my team
- Enhanced overall school culture by actively participating in staff meetings, committees, and community outreach events.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Certified in Middle Grades (4-8) English, Reading, Science and Social Studies
- 6th grade Science Fair organizer
- 6th grade and 7th grade Honor’s Day organizer
- Relay for Life coordinator for 7 years in which I helped raise over $20,000
Education
Leadership: Tier 1 And 2 Certifications -
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA07.2024
Specialist of Education - Instructional Technology
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA07.2015
Master of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05.2009
Skills
- Organized and chaired multiple field trips to Grand Bay, Flint Riverquarium, Jacksonville Zoo , Atlanta, Savannah and Washington DC
- Creative learning and training approaches
- Planned and implemented school wide technology night with over 100 parents in attendance
- Moved our HMS PBIS program from emerging to operational in one year
- Curriculum development
- Staff supervision
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Hiring and recruitment knowledge
- Leadership experience
- Strategic planning
- Personable and approachable
- Financial administration
- Team building
- Hiring, training and supervision
Certification
- ESOL certified
- CPR certified
- Restraint and deescalation trained
References
- Jon Bowman Director of Bands, Lowndes High School 229-560-5721
- Dr. Robby Foster Pastor, Northside Baptist Church 229-242-4940
- Fred Wetherington School Board Member 229-563-8041
- Dr. Regina Suriel VSU Coordinator of Middle Grades 229-333-5626
- Penny Turner School Social Worker 229-563-1045
- Neil Wilkes Current principal 229-300-3112
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Hahira Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
Middle Grades Teacher
Hahira Middle School
08.2009 - 06.2022
Leadership: Tier 1 And 2 Certifications -
Thomas University
Specialist of Education - Instructional Technology
Kennesaw State University
Master of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Valdosta State University
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