The Salida School District is pleased to announce the next Salida Middle School Principal, Ms. Michelle Saab.
Ms. Saab brings with her 15+ years of diverse experience in education, staff and parent facilitation, school leadership, parent engagement and human resources work. She has taught abroad and has spent the last number of years in the Denver Public Schools, most recently as the Director of Growth and Performance and Cultural Learning and previously serving as a middle school Principal, Assistant Principal and teacher.
She is deeply committed to public education and fostering whole child development through rigorous content, social emotional learning, creativity and joy. Building new relationships with her students, staff, families and community will be top priority for her this year.
The interview committee from Salida Middle School reviewed the applications that were submitted and formally interviewed three candidates who were qualified for the position. Ms. Saab was offered and accepted the position and the Board approved the committee’s hiring recommendation at their July 12th meeting.
Ms. Saab is a Colorado native who enjoys spending her time in Chaffee County. She loves to hike and play in the river with her pup Rio, is a Monarch season pass holder, and looks forward to becoming a part of the Salida community.
