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Aaron Griffen
Principal, Harrison School District 2
Location: Colorado Springs, CO United States
Joined: Aug 12th, 2017

About (request update)

I am a first generation college graduate. Growing up in an unstable home has provided me a unique drive to become successful in every endeavor in order to open doors and develop opportunities for students like me. I want to be hope, to be the difference.

Current Whereabouts:

Culturally Responsive Instructional Leadership Equity and Access Community Engagement Restorative Justice Practices Research and Scholarship

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Superintendent of Schools Published Author National Presenter and Speaker

Website:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-j-griffen-ph-d-5856497b/

Education (request update)

Prairie View A&M University class of 1997

Undergrad Major: English Literature

Experience

I currently work with Harrison School District 2 as Principal
I have 18 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.

Principal | Sierra High School, Harrison School District 2
From May 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Instructional and administrative leader of a school with 860 students and 101 staff members. Consistently increased student achievement utilizing data driven decisions and engaging all stakeholders collaboratively.

Assistant Principal | Grantham Academy for Engineering, Aldine Independent School District
From August 2006 to June 2014 • 8 year(s)
Provided instructional leadership for Math, English, and Science departments. Analyzed trend data to identify academic needs and implemented various educational programs.

English Teacher | Grantham Academy for Engineering, Aldine Independent School District
From August 1999 to August 2006 • 7 year(s)
Secondary English Teacher for 7th and 8th Grade. Also served as Head Girls' Basketball Coach and various committee leadership roles.

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	Hello fellow member, I hope that you are having a great day. When you get a chance, please visit my profile page where I have posted some information that could possibly be a life changer Tagged by Ralph White on 03/05/2018

	We are planning the first annual Historically Black College and University Fair of Sierra High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We are inviting all HBCUs from around the nation to attend this event in order to provide greater higher education options. Please contact Ms. Christine Braun at cbraun@hsd2.org if your University is interested in attending. The HBCU College Fair will be September 30, 2017. Tagged by Aaron Griffen on 08/12/2017

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