Community School Director Promoted To Elementary Principal

From Lake Oswego School District: Superintendent Michael Musick announced today that Melissa Griffiths has been promoted to the position of interim principal at Hallinan Elementary School. She replaces principal Alix Pickett and will begin immediately. Griffiths has been with Lake Oswego School District for 12 years.

Since becoming the Director of the Community School in 2014, she has developed and implemented programs that enrich student experiences while boosting academic achievements. This summer, Griffiths will implement a new summer transition program for incoming Kindergarteners.

“We are so excited to promote from within,” said Musick. “Melissa is a talented and passionate educator. She did her internship at Hallinan just a few years back and is familiar with the school and staff. She has done an outstanding job with Community School and I expect her to thrive at Hallinan.”

“I am excited to continue the great work already in progress at Hallinan,” said Griffiths. “I look forward to bringing my passion for education to Hallinan students, families, and staff.”

Griffiths joined the District in 2007 as a 3rd/4th grade teacher at Lake Grove Elementary where she taught for seven years before becoming the Director of Community School.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University, and Masters of Science in Educational Administration from the University of Akron in Ohio.

She lives in Tualatin and spends as much time as possible with friends and family. In her spare time Griffiths enjoys reading, musicals, and travel.

Image via Christine Moses, Lake Oswego School District