Cindy Santana – Loveland, Colorado … Campion Academy is announcing Dr. Joe Allison as their incoming interim principal for the 2024/25 school year. Dr. Allison has committed to the entire school year as an interim principal which will allow the personnel committee ample time to conduct the search for a full-time principal for the 2025/26 school year.
Dr. Allison’s leadership and experience will be a blessing to both staff and students. He brings with him an impressive wealth of experience in Adventist Education, totaling 45 years of dedication to the field. His journey includes 12 years as a teaching principal at elementary and junior academies, followed by five years as vice principal at Spring Valley Academy in Dayton, Ohio.
He then served as principal of Sunnydale Academy in Centralia, Missouri, for four years, demonstrating strong leadership and a deep commitment to academic excellence. Moreover, Dr. Allison has made significant contributions to education through his roles as chair of the Human Development Department for nine years and as Superintendent of the Iowa-Missouri Conference for 13 years. His extensive background and leadership in these capacities reflect his passion for nurturing both students and educators alike.
Dr. Allison’s academic achievements are equally impressive, holding a Doctor of Education in Education Administration and Supervision degree from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, further solidifying his expertise in educational leadership.
Above all, Dr. Allison is a Christ-centered leader who is a role model for staff and students and will be a blessing to the community and Rocky Mountain Conference (RMC). He has stated that he is looking forward to returning to the staff and students at Campion and they feel blessed that God has led him to step out of retirement and continue to serve in Adventist Education.
Campion Academy will be welcoming other new team members and say goodbye to some. The school’s core values and mission will remain unwavering during these transitions. Change is a natural part of organizational growth, bringing with it opportunities for renewal and progress. Campion Academy remains committed to its legacy of providing exceptional, Christ-centered education, embracing change as a catalyst for continued excellence.
The school’s strength lies not in any individual but in the collective vision and dedication of their community, including faculty, staff, students, families, and supporters. Together, they shape the promising future of the Academy. In addition, Campion Academy’s board, the executive committee of the Rocky Mountain Conference, the RMC Office of Education, and the administration of the RMC continue to work together to ensure the school is on course and fulfilling its purpose.
Campion Academy remains the outstanding institution dedicated to nurturing students’ spiritual and academic growth and will continue to share information on the new staff that will be joining the team for the upcoming school year. God has truly blessed their program with dedicated individuals who have a mission and love for Campion Academy.
—Cindy Santana is the interim principal at Campion Academy. Photo supplied.
