MarielSallee

Hello, I am currently a school leader in the [|Austintown Local School District.] At the time of this course I am in my 3rd year in the district, this is also where I reside. I am the Director of 21st century learning/6-12 instruction. I am responsible for our online program, alternative program, STEM, Career Tech, evaluation of assistant principals 6-12, and curriculum options 6-12. My professional career started in 2001 at [|Southeast High School] where I was a Math teacher and track coach, in 2002 I returned to the site of my student teaching at [|Liberty High School] and taught Math and coached basketball and track, my first administrative experience came in 2008 when I went to [|Maple Heights High School] and served as an assistant for 3 years and building principal for 2 years, leading to my most current position.

My research interest involves the direct impact that our educational system has on our families that live in the margins and on students ability to achieve success in public school. More directly I am interested in the perceived effects of same race mentoring from school leaders on high school aged black males. As a black male I feel a responsibility to these young men that they understand the road ahead and are equipped to be successful and take action. I am completing this course and another to meet my obligations of coursework and I plan to work on my dissertation from there.

I enjoy my family, they are my world! My beautiful wife Kristie, we have been married since July of 2007, she is always there for me and inspires me to work hard and meet the goals that we set out to accomplish. My oldest daughter Allexis was born in September of 1999, while still an undergrad I had a huge responsibility to finish immediately and take care of my daughter. I grew up without my biological father and I did not want the same for her. Although her mother and I are not together we have both been a huge part of her life and will always be there for her. She shares my passion of basketball and is set to graduate in from high school in 2017! My oldest son Braeden was born in April of 2009, my next son Camryn was born in March of 2011, and my second daughter Avianna was born in December of 2013. The four of them make up a Sallee crew that I am proud to be their father, watching them grow and learn is spectacular. I am so intrigued by the minds of young people and my wife and I are so thrilled by all the new beginnings that all four of our children allow us to experience with them.

With the help of many and my faith in God, that he sent Jesus Christ to be our personal savior that I am at this point in life. I thank God everyday for the blessings that he has bestowed upon us. I am so excited to have this opportunity and I long for the day that I will see it complete!