Dr. Ellen Sabatini
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)