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Principal's Message
Dear Dodd Families,
I am truly honored to lead the Dodd Staff in providing a truly comprehensive and individualized education to 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.
As a leader, I value the power collaboration and I firmly believe that our school will progress based on the collective efforts of many talented individuals. The Dodd team is a strong, student-centered group of professionals and together we will continue to 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