Lisa Groff Email and Phone Number

After teaching ELA for 16 years at West York Area Middle School in York, PA, I transitioned to a position as the dean of students at West York Area Middle School in 2021. As the dean of students, I was able to act as an advocate for students, teachers, and parents as well as build bridges between these three stakeholders to help create optimal relationships.After serving as the dean of students at West York Area Middle School for two school years, I accepted a position as an assistant principal at West York Area Middle School and began this new adventure on July 1, 2023. In addition, I was an enthusiastic member of West York Area Middle School's Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) team from the inception as well as a Lighthouse Team member for our social-emotional learning program, “Leader in Me,” developed from Stephen Covey's best-selling book, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People."As a teacher and a dean of students, I recognized the importance of family engagement in education and the success that students achieve when schools and families form a partnership. As an assistant principal, I was committed to and focused on continuing to build trusting relationships between our school, our students, and our families and creating a sense of belonging for every student and every family as we established a school-wide culture that embraced diversity and found value in having the voice of each student and family heard.In June 2024, a relocation to Charlotte, NC, to be close to our children, brought me to Union County Public Schools and Monroe Middle School where I am currently an ELA Instructional Coach and Curriculum Facilitator. My responsibilities include coaching teachers, co-teaching in ELA classrooms, facilitating PLCs with an emphasis on data-driven instruction, and leading professional development sessions. These professional responsibilities are a gateway to my vision that all students and families will feel welcomed and find success in our school.