About the Principal

Dr. Ellen Sabatini

sabatine@clarke.k12.ga.us  

Hi! My name is Ellen Sabatini and I am the principal at David C. Barrow Elementary School. I am originally from Connecticut but have been living and loving life in Athens, Georgia since 1994. I am married and have an amazing son, who attended Barrow Elementary, Clarke Middle School, Clarke Central High School and is now in college! In my free time, my family and I love to take in all the cultural and sporting events Athens has to offer. Barrow is a very special school and I love working with the faculty, students, parents, and community volunteers. Below is some more information about my education and experiences.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

• Doctorate of Education (2002) Educational Leadership, University of Georgia, Athens, GA  

  • Dissertation: Teachers’ Perspectives of Emergent Teacher Leadership

• Master of Education (1997) Educational Leadership, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

• Graduate Coursework (1993-1994) Special Education, St. Joseph College, West Hartford, CT                 

• Bachelor of Science (1991) Elementary Education, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT                       

  •  UCONN Honors Program, graduated as an Honors Scholar

  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude

• Georgia L-7 Certification in Educational Leadership

• Georgia T-7 Certification in Early Childhood Education and Middle Grades

Some pictures--me in 1st grade, UGA football game, me & my son, my favorite FLA Beach, and my awesome team!

POSITIONS HELD

 2010-Present: Principal, Barrow Elementary School, Athens, GA                                

2001-2010: Assistant Principal, Barrow Elementary School, Athens, GA                      

1995-2001: Classroom Teacher, Alps Road Elementary School, Athens, GA                   

1994-1995: Staff Trainer & PreK Lead Teacher, YWCO Young World, Athens, GA      

1991-1994: Classroom Teacher, Forbes School, Torrington, CT                                       

AWARDS AND GRANTS

Foundation for Excellence Kathryn H. Hug Instructional Leadership Award (2008)

Teacher Quality Grant: Project IMPULSE: Improving Mathematical Professional Understanding of School-Based Educators (2005)

Georgia ASCD Ray Bruce Fellowship for Advanced Study in Educational Leadership Award (2001)

Foundation for Excellence in Teaching Award (2000)

Awarded several Foundation for Excellence grants (2004-2010)