Dr. Ken Helvey, Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Ken Helvey has served as Allen ISD's Superintendent of Schools since August 2006. He previously served as Allen ISD's assistant superintendent for student services from 2001 until his appointment in 2006. He held a similar position with Nacogdoches ISD from 2000 – 2001.

He previously held positions of director of finance and technology with Graham ISD and assistant principal at Graham High School and also Graham Junior High School. He held the post of athletic director and head football coach at S & S CISD in Sadler, Texas from 1992 – 1995. Dr. Helvey began his career as a vocational agriculture teacher in Anna, Texas and also taught in Celina and Denison from 1983-1988.

Dr. Helvey completed work on his doctorate degree in May 2006 from the University of North Texas. He received both his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. He graduated from Howe High School in 1979.
 

Sheri Sides, Deputy Superintendent

Sheri Sides was appointed to the role of Deputy Superintendent in April 2007. She previously held the post of assistant superintendent for human resources for Allen ISD.

She came to Allen in 2000 from Pottsboro, Texas, where she served as assistant superintendent for business and personnel. She held a similar post for the Graham ISD for 5 years.

She began her teaching career at Tom Bean ISD in Tom Bean, Texas where she taught English and Journalism. She later served as a counselor, and administrator for Tom Bean ISD including four years as Superintendent of Schools.

Degrees include a master's degree from East Texas State University in education and counseling, and a bachelor's degree in English and journalism from the University of North Texas. She graduated from Teague High School in Teague, Texas in 1974. 

Contacting The Superintendent's Office

Patrons wishing to contact the Superintendent of Schools  regarding a specific school, teacher or child, are encouraged to begin at the level closest to the concern.

Step One Contact the teacher or guidance counselor
Step Two Contact the principal (If a school-wide concern, this becomes step one.)
Step Three Contact the Assistant Superintendent responsible for the area of concern: Curriculum & Instruction, Finance, Human Resources, Student Services
Step Four Contact the Superintendent of Schools or designee

Step Five Contact the Board of Trustees

Citizens wishing to express themselves regarding school district policy, boundaries, finances, or other responsibilities of the Board which have not been placed on a regular meeting agenda are encouraged to use one or more of these alternatives.

• Contact appropriate school department.
• Speak at open forum which is held at the start of each monthly meeting.
• E-Mail the Team of Eight.  Letters to the Team of Eight are sent to the Board of Trustee members, the Superintendent of Schools and the Public Information Officer.  When possible, the Public Information Office will respond to the patron with additional information regarding their concern or request. Board members also receive copies of all responses to patrons.
• Write letters to Board members c/o Allen ISD Board of Trustees, P.O. Box 13, Allen , Texas 75013.
• Board members discourage citizens from providing anonymous information in any form, and, in general, will not act upon it.

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