SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Two new assistant principals have been named to fill leadership roles in Sylacauga’s school system.
Shannon Galamore, the new assistant principal at Sylacauga High School with 26 years of teaching experience, is a National Board Certified teacher and served as an instructional coach, math department chair, and RTI coordinator at Pinson Valley High School. This past year, she taught math at the American International School in Egypt. Also a competitive cheer coach for 15 years, she earned a degree in mathematics from the University of Montevallo, a master’s in secondary mathematics education from UAB, and an AA in secondary math also from UAB.
Jason Porter, the new assistant principal at Pinecrest Elementary School, had been assistant principal at William R. Martin Middle School in Valley Grande since 2019. Prior to that appointment, he was a math teacher at Thorsby High School for 18 years and assistant principal at Washington County High School in Chatom for two years. A graduate of Auburn University-Montgomery, Porter holds a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Montevallo and a second master’s in instructional leadership, also from Montevallo. Currently working on his educational specialist degree, he also held coaching positions in football and baseball at Thorsby High School and Washington County High School.
“These leaders bring experience and enthusiasm to the administrative roles at their respective schools,” said superintendent Dr. Michele Eller. “They are eager to get started building relationships with their faculties, students, and parents. We are looking forward to their leadership on our administrative team as we prepare to start the new school year.”
