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Grace Edinger named the 2020-2021 Lehigh Valley Soccer Scholar Athlete of the Year
Free Sports Physicals for Student Athletes
Class of 2020 - In-Person Graduation Update
WAHS Recognizes Class of 2020 Scholarship Recipients
WAHS Selects New Head Boys Basketball Coach and Athletic Director
ASD Announces Virtual & In Person Graduation Dates for the #Classof2020
WAHS Students Continue to Soar Amid Pandemic Closure
WAHS Basketball to Host Elementary PAL All Star Game
2020 Allentown/William Allen Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
ASD Names 2019-20 Student Representatives to School Board
Allentown School District & Bloomsburg University Partner for Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Allentown Art Museum to Offer Free Admission to High School Students
Scheller Scholarship Opens Doors for Early College Students at LCCC
William Allen Construction Company Dugout Dedication
WAHS to host Generosity Feeds Event June 1
Senior Anna Tjeltveit Wins Prestigious Wesleyan University Hamilton Prize for Creativity
ASD Introduces Three New Programs for High School Students
Six Students Chosen to Represent William Allen HS at ASD Board Meetings
Allentown Academy of the Arts to Host Art Auction
WAHS Puts Anonymous Donation Towards Technology Upgrade
Allen Baseball Team Receives VIP MLB Experience
William Allen High School Names New Principal
2018 Big A Awards - Athletic & Academic Scholarship Recipients
WAHS Construction Co. Receives Grant from MLB
Aida Nominated for Two Freddy Awards
Allen Student Takes Top Honors in National Congressional Art Contest
Honor Student Alexis Rounds Nominated for The Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Boston, MA
Allentown Students Design and Participate in a National Day of Student Advocacy for School Safety
42 Allentown Students Honored in 2018 Scholastic Arts Awards
William Allen High School Receives National Athletic Trainers’ Association Safe Sports School
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About Allen
Administration
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Allen Alma Mater
Allen-Dieruff Thanksgiving Day Football
Who is J. Birney Crum
Why is the Canary Our Mascot?
School Schedules
Bell Schedule
Early Dismissal / Late Start Schedule
Staff Directory
ESSA Federal Report
Ninth Grade Center (NGC)
NGC Virtual Tour
NGC Teacher Introductions
Open House 2020
Academics
ASD Secondary Style Sheet
Advanced Placement Courses
Gifted Program
Keystone Exam
Library Resources
Guidance
College and Career
Program of Studies
Dual Enrollment Program
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Transcripts
Working Papers
WAHS School Improvement Plan
Athletics
"News From The Nest" The Allen Athletics Monthly Newsletter
Athletic Department Contact List
Team Schedules
Get Athletics Alerts - Sign Up Today!
ASD/COVID19 Athletic Health & Safety Plan
COVID Home Athletics Site Plan
Allen Interscholastic Athletic Opportunities Disclosure
Collegiate Student-Athlete links
Forms and Information
Fine Arts
Arts Academy
Music & Theatre
Vocal Groups
WAHS Theatre
Parents
Allen PTSA
Allen Parent Resources
Bullying Prevention
Code of Conduct
Community Portal
Enrollment Packet
Health Services
Keystone Exams
Lanta Bus Information
PDE Scholarship Tax Credit
Right to Request Teacher Qualifications
School Menu
School Schedules
Volunteer
Notice of Video/Audio on School Buses
Students
Bullying Prevention
Clubs
Academic Clubs
Internet-Based Clubs
Literary Clubs
Music and Theatre Clubs
National Honor Society
Service Clubs
Student Government Association
Code Of Conduct
Community Portal
Discovery Education
Keystone Exams
Program of Studies / Academic Requirements
School Menu
School Uniform
Science Fair
Science Research
Senior Class
Working Papers Application
Teachers
Alumni
Recent News
Grace Edinger named the 2020-2021 Lehigh Valley Soccer Scholar Athlete of the Year
Free Sports Physicals for Student Athletes
Class of 2020 - In-Person Graduation Update
WAHS Recognizes Class of 2020 Scholarship Recipients
WAHS Selects New Head Boys Basketball Coach and Athletic Director
ASD Announces Virtual & In Person Graduation Dates for the #Classof2020
WAHS Students Continue to Soar Amid Pandemic Closure
WAHS Basketball to Host Elementary PAL All Star Game
2020 Allentown/William Allen Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
ASD Names 2019-20 Student Representatives to School Board
Allentown School District & Bloomsburg University Partner for Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Allentown Art Museum to Offer Free Admission to High School Students
Scheller Scholarship Opens Doors for Early College Students at LCCC
William Allen Construction Company Dugout Dedication
WAHS to host Generosity Feeds Event June 1
Senior Anna Tjeltveit Wins Prestigious Wesleyan University Hamilton Prize for Creativity
ASD Introduces Three New Programs for High School Students
Six Students Chosen to Represent William Allen HS at ASD Board Meetings
Allentown Academy of the Arts to Host Art Auction
WAHS Puts Anonymous Donation Towards Technology Upgrade
Allen Baseball Team Receives VIP MLB Experience
William Allen High School Names New Principal
2018 Big A Awards - Athletic & Academic Scholarship Recipients
WAHS Construction Co. Receives Grant from MLB
Aida Nominated for Two Freddy Awards
Allen Student Takes Top Honors in National Congressional Art Contest
Honor Student Alexis Rounds Nominated for The Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Boston, MA
Allentown Students Design and Participate in a National Day of Student Advocacy for School Safety
42 Allentown Students Honored in 2018 Scholastic Arts Awards
William Allen High School Receives National Athletic Trainers’ Association Safe Sports School
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Principal's Biography
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Shannon M. Mayfield , Principal of William Allen High School
Experience
Adjunct Professor at McCann School of Business and Technology, 2016-2018
Title I Dean of Students at Old Redford Preparatory Academy High School (Detroit, MI), 2015-2016
Turnaround Principal at Overbrook High School (Philadelphia, PA), 2013-2015
Principal at William Allen High School, 2012-2013
School Administrator and Central Office Experience from 2001 – 2012 (GA, MI, and PA)
Federal Air Marshal at US Department of Transportation (FAA)
State Trooper 1st Class at Georgia Department of Public Safety
Education
Gwynedd Mercy University, East Norriton PA.
Doctor of Philosophy- Educational Leadership, expected 2021
University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
Master of Arts Degree – Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction
University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Mathematics
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