Dear Dodd Families, 

I am truly honored to lead the Dodd staff in providing a comprehensive and individualized education for your child.  Our school community strives to create a supportive environment for all students as we teach them the skills they need to be successful in all aspects of their lives.  As a staff, we believe in a strong home-school connection so our students can meet the many challenges ahead of them as they move toward high school graduation and beyond.   We are continually growing and strengthening our connection with our families and community.

At Dodd, we honor character, academic achievement and growth.

The Dodd team is a strong, student-centered group of professionals and community members and together, with shared core beliefs,  values and vision, we will  make a positive impact in the lives of our children.

Sincerely,
Kate Griffin
Principal
Dodd Elementary School 

Experience

• Dodd Elementary School, Principal, Allentown School District 2018-Present
• Roosevelt Elementary School Acting Principal/Assistant Principal, Allentown School District 2017-2018
• South Mountain Middle School Supervisor of Instruction, Allentown School District 2015-2017
• Trexler Middle School Principal In Residence, Allentown School District  2014-2015 
• Central, Mosser, and McKinley Elementary School Instructional Coach, Allentown School District 2009-2014
• Sheridan Elementary School Teacher, Allentown School District, 2004-2009 

Experience

• Masters in Educational Leadership and K-12 Principal Certification, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, 2015
• Masters in Reading; East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA, 2009
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and in Elementary Education K-6 Certification; Muhlenberg College, Allentown PA, 2004