Amy Harrison has been selected as the Don Tyson School of Innovation Principal. She will begin on July 1.
"Serving as the leader of Don Tyson School of Innovation and continuing to grow with our Phoenix Family is a position I am immensely thankful to have." Harrison said. "I am grateful to Dr. Cleveland, the district administration team and the Springdale Public School Board for allowing me the opportunity to see students on our campus and throughout the extended Springdale School District Family thrive and succeed."
Harrison has been an assistant principal at DTSOI for the past 6 years. Before that, she was the Virtual Coordinator at DTSOI, taught business classes, and served as Response to Intervention Coordinator at Central Junior High.
She will be replacing Kelly Boortz, who took a position outside of the Springdale School District. Harrison stated, "Ms. Boortz is an inspirational leader who created systems and pathways for student success. She also led an incredible leadership team who brings tremendous strengths to the building. I am grateful to have worked with her and look forward to continuing the amazing work with the DTSOI staff.”
Jared Cleveland, Springdale School District Superintendent, said Harrison is a phenomenal young administrator and will lead DTSOI to new heights.
"She has tremendous experience and is prepared to elevate her skills and leadership in her new role as principal. The current leadership team at DTSOI is tremendously strong and well-prepared to continue moving forward with the vision and mission of the school." Cleveland said.
Harrison earned a Bachelor of Business Education in 2012 from the University of Arkansas and a Masters in Educational Leadership in 2017 from Arkansas State University.
Harrison and her husband, Marty are lifelong residents of Springdale. They have two children that attend Shaw Elementary.
