Special to Iredell Free News
Nicholas Allen has been named as the new leader of Harmony Elementary School. He will fill the opening created by Todd Russo’s transition to principal at the Agriculture & Science Early College following the retirement of Billy Wells.
Superintendent Jeff James announced Allen’s appointment in a news release Thursday.
Allen currently serves as the assistant principal at Celeste Henkel Elementary School. He has served as a social studies teacher, administrative intern, instructional technology facilitator, and assistant principal. Prior to his work in public schools, Allen served in a variety of leadership roles in several furniture companies in North Carolina and Florida.
Allen holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, a master’s degree in teaching from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and two graduate certificates — one in instructional systems technology and the other in school administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
He will begin his new role on July 1.
Mr. Allen is a phenomenal leader!!! Harmony is so lucky to have him!!! Bus drivers, know he stands with you!! Y’all are so fortunate!! He’ll be missed at Celeste!