The Beacon
Principal Carrie Sanchez of the Port Clinton Middle School, a celebrated school official who has won awards in recent years, was elected the President of the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators for 2021-22.
According to its website, OAESA’s purpose is to “connect and support pre-K – 8 administrators throughout their careers. We believe that every school deserves an effective, informed, and caring administrator to lead and support it. OAESA is here for administrators, so they can be there for their students, faculty and communities.”
Sanchez has led the team of educators at Port Clinton Middle School since 2009. Under her guidance, the school has received national recognition as a National Forum School to Watch, High Progress School of Honor, and International Center for Leadership in Education Model School Award. She received the Debra Kasak National Distinguished Leadership Award in 2019.