It is an honor to introduce myself as the new principal of Parkview Jr/Sr High School and join this wonderful school district! I am passionate about ensuring all students receive an amazing education every day! I believe all students deserve learning opportunities that prepare them to be college, career, and life ready! I also think that our teachers are key in making this a reality and that the relationships created between school, home, and community are vitally important in supporting our students. I believe Parkview School District is an outstanding place to help make dreams come true for our students!
The 2023-24 school year marks my 26th year in education. Wow, how time flies. I grew up just north of Madison, in Fall River, where I spent many summers bailing hay, detasseling corn, and picking rocks from the fields. My graduating class consisted of 20 students. I went to Carroll University in Waukesha where I was able to play basketball and baseball while earning my degree in education. I knew I wanted to be a teacher and Carroll allowed me to pursue that passion while participating in athletics.
I taught for 13 years in Waukesha, Pewaukee, and Sheboygan Falls while coaching basketball all along the way. I earned my master’s degree from National-Louis University. I am currently finishing my Ph.D. and superintendent’s license from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I have spent the last 12 years in administrative roles at Union Grove and Waterford as an assistant principal, a director of teaching and learning, and most recently as the Director of curriculum. I am excited to be closely working again with staff and students!
A little about my family… My wonderful wife (Laura) and I have three fantastic children. Two are in high school and our youngest is entering 7th grade. All three of them are actively involved in sports, clubs, and activities. Laura and I met in college, and she too is in education as a teacher. When not traveling for youth sports, I try to get on the water for as much fishing as possible with my kids. My dad was from Rockford and my mom was from Canada. They met while my dad was in the service and decided to live in Wisconsin. We have family in Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida, and Canada. We try to visit when time permits.
To all our students, I can’t wait to meet all of you and help you succeed now and later in life. To our staff, I can’t wait to meet all of you and find out more about you to help our students succeed! And to our community, I can’t wait to meet all of you to help bring out the best in our school community!!!
With my goal of continuing the tradition of excellence here at Parkview School District, School, I am committed to always exploring new ways to meet the needs of all students and hearing from our community.
I am excited about the upcoming school year and humbled to be the principal. I look forward to meeting and getting to know each of you.
Yours in education,
T. Sloan Allen, Parkview Jr/Sr High School Principal
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